2004 CHEVROLET VENTURE spare tire

Owner Checks and Services
These owner checks and services should be performed
at the intervals specied to help ensure the safety,
dependability and emission control performance of your
vehicle. Your GM Goodwrench dealer can assist you
with these checks and services.
Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once.
Whenever any uids or lubricants are added to your
vehicle, make sure they are the proper ones, as shown
inRecommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-12.
At Each Fuel Fill
It is important to perform these underhood checks at
each fuel ll.
Engine Oil Level Check
Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if
necessary. SeeEngine Oil on page 5-13for further
details.
Notice:It is important to check your oil regularly
and keep it at the proper level. Failure to keep your
engine oil at the proper level can cause damage
to your engine not covered by your warranty.
Engine Coolant Level Check
Check the engine coolant level and add
DEX-COOL®coolant mixture if necessary.
SeeEngine Coolant on page 5-22for further details.
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check
Check the windshield washer uid level in the windshield
washer tank and add the proper uid if necessary.
At Least Once a Month
Tire Ination Check
Visually inspect your tires and make sure tires are
inated to the correct pressures. Do not forget to check
your spare tire. SeeTires on page 5-58for further
details. Check to make sure the spare tire is stored
securely. Push, pull and then try to rotate or turn
the spare tire. If it moves, tighten it. SeeChanging a
Flat Tire on page 5-78.
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Emergency Tow:Tow to the nearest dealership for
warranty service or in the event of a
vehicle-disabling accident. Assistance when the
vehicle is mired in sand, mud or snow.
Flat Tire Change:Installation of a spare tire will be
covered at no charge. (The customer is responsible
for the repair or replacement of the tire if not
covered by a warrantable failure.)
Jump Start:No-start occurrences which require a
battery jump start will be covered at no charge.
Dealer Locator Service
In many instances, mechanical failures are covered
under Chevrolet’s Bumper-to-Bumper warranty.
However, when other services are utilized, our Roadside
Assistance Representatives will explain any payment
obligations you might incur.
For prompt and efficient assistance when calling, please
provide the following to the Roadside Assistance
Representative:
Your name, home address, and home telephone
number
Telephone number of your location
Location of the vehicle
Model, year, color, and license plate number
Mileage, Vehicle Identication Number and delivery
date of the vehicle
Description of the problem
While we hope you never have the occasion to use our
service, it is added security while traveling for you
and your family. Remember, we are only a phone call
away. Chevrolet Roadside Assistance:
1-800-CHEV-USA (1-800-234-8872), text telephone
(TTY) users, call 1-888-889-2438.
Chevrolet reserves the right to limit services or
reimbursement to an owner or driver when, in
Chevrolet’s judgement, the claims become excessive in
frequency or type of occurrence.
Roadside Assistance is not part of or included in the
coverage provided by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Chevrolet reserves the right to make any changes or
discontinue the Roadside Assistance program at
any time without notication.
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Cleaning Fabric/Carpet....................................5-97
Cleaning Glass Surfaces..................................5-99
Cleaning Interior Plastic Components.................5-99
Cleaning Leather............................................5-99
Cleaning the DVD Player...............................3-115
Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel...........5-99
Cleaning the Video Screen.............................3-115
Cleaning Tires..............................................5-102
Cleaning Vinyl................................................5-99
Cleaning Windshield, Backglass and Wiper
Blades.....................................................5-101
Climate Control System...................................3-26
Air Filter, Passenger Compartment.................3-34
Outlet Adjustment........................................3-29
Rear..................................................3-29, 3-32
Compact Overhead Console.............................2-53
Compact Spare Tire........................................5-96
Compass Variance..........................................3-59
Content Theft-Deferrent....................................2-27
Content Theft-Deterrent System........................2-68
Content Theft-Deterrent System, Arming and
Disarming...................................................2-69
Control of a Vehicle.......................................... 4-6
Convenience Center........................................2-59
Convenience Net............................................2-58Coolant
Engine Temperature Gage............................3-44
Engine Temperature Warning Message...........3-52
Heater, Engine............................................2-34
Cooling System..............................................5-28
Cruise Control................................................3-12
Cupholder(s)..................................................2-53
Current and Past Model Order Forms................7-14
Customer Assistance Information
Courtesy Transportation.................................. 7-8
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY)
Users....................................................... 7-4
Customer Assistance Offices........................... 7-5
Customer Satisfaction Procedure..................... 7-2
GM Mobility Program for Persons with
Disabilities................................................ 7-6
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors....7-12
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian
Government............................................7-12
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States
Government............................................7-12
Roadside Assistance Program......................... 7-6
Service Publications Ordering Information........7-13
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RDS Messages..............................3-70, 3-82, 3-98
Rear Climate Control System...................3-29, 3-32
Rear Hatch Ajar Warning Message....................3-56
Rear Reading Lamps......................................3-20
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides......................1-50
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)........................3-116, 3-118
Rear Seat Operation......................................... 1-6
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions.............1-46
Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts..................1-46
Rear Seat Radio Controls...............................3-116
Rear Storage Area..........................................2-58
Rear Window Defogger....................................3-28
Rearview Mirrors.............................................2-45
Reclining Seatbacks.......................................... 1-4
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.................6-12
Recreational Vehicle Towing.............................4-34
Remote Alarm.................................................. 2-6
Remote Control.............................................3-113
Remote Driver Unlock Control...........................2-66
Remote Keyless Entry System............................ 2-4
Remote Keyless Entry System, Operation............ 2-5
Remote Lock and Unlock Conrmation...............2-67
Remote Power Sliding Door Operation................. 2-7
Removing the Bucket Seats.............................1-16Removing the Captain’s Chairs.........................1-21
Removing the Child from the Built-In Child
Restraint....................................................1-89
Removing the Convenience Center....................2-60
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing
the Spare Tire.............................................5-85
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...................5-80
Removing the Split Bench Seat........................1-10
Removing the Stowable Seat............................1-25
Removing the Wheel Covers............................5-85
Replacement Bulbs.........................................5-56
Replacing Brake System Parts..........................5-42
Replacing the Bucket Seats..............................1-18
Replacing the Captain’s Chairs.........................1-22
Replacing the Convenience Center....................2-60
Replacing the Split Bench Seats.......................1-12
Replacing the Stowable Seat............................1-26
Reporting Safety Defects
Canadian Government..................................7-12
General Motors...........................................7-12
United States Government............................7-12
Reprogramming a Single HomeLink
®Button.......2-52
Resetting Defaults...........................................2-52
Resetting the Power Sliding Door......................2-21
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Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools...............5-91
Storing the Built-In Child Restraint.....................1-90
Stowable Seat................................................1-24
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow......................4-32
Sun Visors.....................................................2-26
Switchbanks...................................................3-21
Overhead Console.......................................3-22
Switchbanks, Instrument Panel..........................3-21
T
Tachometer....................................................3-40
Taillamps
Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps....5-54
TCS Warning Light..........................................3-43
Theft-Deterrent, Radio....................................3-119
Theft-Deterrent Systems...................................2-27
Content Theft-Deterrent................................2-27
PASS-Key
®III .............................................2-29
PASS-Key®III Operation..............................2-29
Tilt Wheel........................................................ 3-7
Tire Sidewall Labeling......................................5-58
Tire Size.......................................................5-63
Tire Terminology and Denitions........................5-65Tires.............................................................5-58
Buying New Tires........................................5-71
Chains.......................................................5-75
Changing a Flat Tire....................................5-78
Compact Spare Tire.....................................5-96
If a Tire Goes Flat.......................................5-78
Ination - Tire Pressure................................5-68
Inspection and Rotation................................5-69
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.........................5-72
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance.................5-74
Wheel Replacement.....................................5-74
When It Is Time for New Tires......................5-71
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater....................2-35
Top Strap......................................................1-64
Top Strap Anchor Location...............................1-65
Torque Lock...................................................2-42
Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires..................4-44
Towing
Recreational Vehicle.....................................4-34
Towing a Trailer..........................................4-41
Your Vehicle...............................................4-33
Traction
Active Message...........................................3-51
Control System (TCS)..................................4-10
Control System Warning Light.......................3-43
Service Traction System Warning Message.....3-50
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