2004 CHEVROLET VENTURE brake fluid

Service............................................................5-3
Doing Your Own Service Work.........................5-3
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your
Vehicle......................................................5-4
Fuel................................................................5-4
Gasoline Octane............................................5-4
Gasoline Specications....................................5-5
California Fuel...............................................5-5
Additives.......................................................5-6
Fuels in Foreign Countries...............................5-6
Filling Your Tank............................................5-7
Filling a Portable Fuel Container.....................5-10
Checking Things Under the Hood....................5-10
Hood Release..............................................5-11
Engine Compartment Overview.......................5-12
Engine Oil...................................................5-13
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter................................5-18
Automatic Transaxle Fluid..............................5-20
Engine Coolant.............................................5-22
Radiator Pressure Cap..................................5-25
Engine Overheating.......................................5-25
Cooling System............................................5-28
Power Steering Fluid.....................................5-36
Windshield Washer Fluid................................5-38
Brakes........................................................5-39
Battery........................................................5-42Jump Starting...............................................5-43
All-Wheel Drive..............................................5-48
Bulb Replacement..........................................5-50
Halogen Bulbs..............................................5-50
Headlamps..................................................5-50
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Parking
Lamps.....................................................5-52
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and
Back-up Lamps.........................................5-54
Replacement Bulbs.......................................5-56
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement..............5-56
Tires..............................................................5-58
Ination - Tire Pressure.................................5-68
Tire Inspection and Rotation...........................5-69
When It Is Time for New Tires.......................5-71
Buying New Tires.........................................5-71
Uniform Tire Quality Grading..........................5-72
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance..................5-74
Wheel Replacement......................................5-74
Tire Chains..................................................5-75
Accessory Inator.........................................5-76
If a Tire Goes Flat........................................5-78
Changing a Flat Tire.....................................5-78
Compact Spare Tire......................................5-96
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
5-1

A. Underhood Fuse Block. SeeFuses and Circuit
Breakers on page 5-106.
B. Remote Positive (+) Terminal. SeeJump Starting on
page 5-43.
C. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. SeeWindshield
Washer Fluid on page 5-38.
D. Radiator Pressure Cap. SeeRadiator Pressure Cap
on page 5-25.
E. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir. SeePower Steering
Fluid on page 5-36.
F. Engine Oil Fill Cap. SeeEngine Oil on page 5-13.
G. Engine Oil Dipstick. SeeEngine Oil on page 5-13.
H. Transaxle Fluid Dipstick. SeeAutomatic Transaxle
Fluid on page 5-20.
I. Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir. SeeBrakes on
page 5-39.
J. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. SeeEngine Air
Cleaner/Filter on page 5-18.
K. Coolant Recovery Tank. SeeCooling System on
page 5-28.Engine Oil
Checking Engine Oil
It is a good idea to check your engine oil every time you
get fuel. In order to get an accurate reading, the oil
must be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground.
The engine oil dipstick handle is a yellow loop. See
Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12for
the location of the engine oil dipstick.
Turn off the engine and give the oil several minutes to
drain back into the oil pan. If you don’t, the oil
dipstick might not show the actual level.
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To get the right reading, the uid should be at
normal operating temperature, which is 180°F to
200°F (82°C to 93°C).
Get the vehicle warmed up by driving about
15 miles (24 km) when outside temperatures are above
50°F (10°C). If it is colder than 50°F (10°C), you
may have to drive longer.
Checking the Fluid Level
Prepare your vehicle as follows:
Park your vehicle on a level place. Keep the engine
running.
With the parking brake applied, place the shift lever
in PARK (P).
With your foot on the brake pedal, move the shift
lever through each gear range, pausing for about
three seconds in each range. Then, position the shift
lever in PARK (P).
Let the engine run at idle for three to ve minutes.Then, without shutting off the engine, follow these steps:
The dipstick is located toward the back of the engine
compartment, next to the brake master cylinder
reservoir.
The dipstick has a bright, red loop design for easy
identication. SeeEngine Compartment Overview on
page 5-12for more information on location.
1. Pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag or
paper towel.
2. Push it back in all the way, wait three seconds and
then pull it back out again.
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Brakes
Brake Fluid
Your brake master cylinder reservoir is lled with DOT-3
brake uid. SeeEngine Compartment Overview on
page 5-12for the location of the reservoir.There are only two reasons why the brake uid level in
the reservoir might go down. The rst is that the
brake uid goes down to an acceptable level during
normal brake lining wear. When new linings are put in,
the uid level goes back up. The other reason is
that uid is leaking out of the brake system. If it is, you
should have your brake system xed, since a leak
means that sooner or later your brakes will not work
well, or will not work at all.
So, it is not a good idea to “top off” your brake uid.
Adding brake uid will not correct a leak. If you add uid
when your linings are worn, then you will have too
much uid when you get new brake linings. You should
add (or remove) brake uid, as necessary, only when
work is done on the brake hydraulic system.
{CAUTION:
If you have too much brake uid, it can spill on
the engine. The uid will burn if the engine is
hot enough. You or others could be burned,
and your vehicle could be damaged. Add brake
uid only when work is done on the brake
hydraulic system.
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When your brake uid falls to a low level, your brake
warning light will come on. SeeBrake System Warning
Light on page 3-42.
What to Add
When you do need brake uid, use only DOT-3 brake
uid. Use new brake uid from a sealed container
only. SeeRecommended Fluids and Lubricants on
page 6-11.
Always clean the brake uid reservoir cap and the
area around the cap before removing it. This will help
keep dirt from entering the reservoir.
{CAUTION:
With the wrong kind of uid in your brake
system, your brakes may not work well, or
they may not even work at all. This could
cause a crash. Always use the proper brake
uid.
Notice:
Using the wrong uid can badly damage brake
system parts. For example, just a few drops of
mineral-based oil, such as engine oil, in your
brake system can damage brake system
parts so badly that they will have to be replaced.
Do not let someone put in the wrong kind of
uid.
If you spill brake uid on your vehicle’s painted
surfaces, the paint nish can be damaged.
Be careful not to spill brake uid on your
vehicle. If you do, wash it off immediately.
SeeAppearance Care on page 5-97.
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Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants
Fluids and lubricants identied below by name, part
number or specication may be obtained from your
dealer.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Engine OilEngine oil which meets GM Standard
GM6094M and displays the
American Petroleum Institute
Certied for Gasoline Engines
starburst symbol. GM Goodwrench
oil meets all the requirements for
your vehicle. To determine the proper
viscosity for your vehicle’s engine,
seeEngine Oil on page 5-13.
Engine Coolant50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable
water and use only
DEX-COOL
®Coolant. SeeEngine
Coolant on page 5-22.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Hydraulic Brake
SystemDelco Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or
equivalent DOT-3 brake uid.
Windshield
Washer SolventGM Optikleen
®Washer Solvent.
Power Steering
SystemGM Power Steering Fluid
(GM Part No. U.S. 89021184, in
Canada 89021186).
Automatic
TransaxleDEXRON
®-III Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
Key Lock
CylindersMulti-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube
(GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in
Canada 10953474.
Chassis
LubricationChassis Lubricant
(GM Part No. U.S. 12377985, in
Canada 88901242) or lubricant
meeting requirements of NLGI #2,
Category LB or GC-LB.
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A
Accessory Inator...........................................5-76
Accessory Power Outlets.................................3-25
Adding Washer Fluid.......................................5-38
Additional Program Information.........................7-10
Additives, Fuel................................................. 5-6
Add-On Electrical Equipment...........................5-105
Adjusting the Bucket Seats...............................1-14
Adjusting the Captain’s Chairs (Second Row)......1-20
Adjusting the Speakers
(Balance/Fade)....................3-64, 3-68, 3-80, 3-96
Adjusting the Split Bench Seats (Second Row)..... 1-8
Air Bag
Readiness Light..........................................3-41
Air Bag Systems.............................................1-92
How Does an Air Bag Restrain?....................1-99
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle.......1-102
What Makes an Air Bag Inate?....................1-99
What Will You See After an Air Bag Inates?.....1-100
When Should an Air Bag Inate?...................1-98
Where Are the Air Bags?..............................1-95
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine.................................5-18
Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM)....7-10
All-Wheel Drive......................................5-48, 5-96
All-Wheel Drive Disable Warning Message..........3-57
All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) System.........................4-11
AM .............................................................3-121AM-FM Radio.................................................3-62
Antenna, Fixed Mast......................................3-122
Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System . . . 3-122
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)............................ 4-7
Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light..............3-43
Appearance Care............................................5-97
Care of Safety Belts and Built-in Child
Restraint Harness...................................5-100
Chemical Paint Spotting..............................5-103
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle................5-97
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle............5-100
Finish Damage..........................................5-102
Sheet Metal Damage..................................5-102
Underbody Maintenance.............................5-103
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials...............5-103
Weatherstrips............................................5-100
Arming and Disarming the Content
Theft-Deterrent System.................................2-69
Arming Conrmation........................................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............................................3-110
Audio System(s).............................................3-61
AM-FM Radio.............................................3-62
Audio Steering Wheel Controls....................3-120
Care of Your CD and DVD Player................3-122
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Audio System(s) (cont.)
Care of Your CDs and DVDs.......................3-121
Fixed Mast Antenna...................................3-122
Radio with CD....................................3-65, 3-76
Radio with Six-Disc CD................................3-93
Rear Seat Audio (RSA).....................3-116, 3-118
Setting the Time for Radios with Radio
Data Systems (RDS)................................3-61
Setting the Time for Radios without Radio
Data Systems (RDS)................................3-61
Theft-Deterrent Feature...............................3-119
Understanding Radio Reception...................3-121
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System...........3-122
Automatic Door Locks.....................................2-64
Automatic Transaxle
Fluid..........................................................5-20
Operation...................................................2-36
B
Backing Up....................................................4-46
Battery..........................................................5-42
Battery Replacement......................................... 2-8
Battery Run-Down Protection............................3-21Before Leaving on a Long Trip.........................4-25
Before You Drive...........................................3-108
Bench Seat, Split............................................. 1-8
Brake
Parking......................................................2-39
System Warning Light..................................3-42
Brake Fluid....................................................5-39
Brake Wear...................................................5-41
Brakes..........................................................5-39
Braking........................................................... 4-6
Braking in Emergencies..................................... 4-9
Break-In, New Vehicle.....................................2-31
Bucket Seats, Rear.........................................1-14
Built-in Child Restraint.....................................1-81
Bulb Replacement...........................................5-50
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Parking
Lamps....................................................5-52
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-50
Headlamps.................................................5-50
Replacement Bulbs......................................5-56
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and
Back-up Lamps........................................5-54
Buying New Tires...........................................5-71
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