2004 CHEVROLET VENTURE fuel filter

Instrument Panel Overview...............................3-4
Hazard Warning Flashers................................3-6
Other Warning Devices...................................3-7
Horn.............................................................3-7
Tilt Wheel.....................................................3-7
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.........................3-8
Exterior Lamps.............................................3-16
Interior Lamps..............................................3-18
Switchbanks.................................................3-21
Instrument Panel Switchbank..........................3-21
Overhead Console Switchbank.......................3-22
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)............3-22
Accessory Power Outlets...............................3-25
Climate Controls............................................3-26
Climate Control System.................................3-26
Outlet Adjustment.........................................3-29
Rear Climate Control System
(Without Entertainment System)...................3-29
Rear Climate Control System
(With Entertainment System).......................3-32
Passenger Compartment Air Filter...................3-34Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators............3-36
Instrument Panel Cluster................................3-37
Speedometer and Odometer...........................3-39
Tachometer.................................................3-40
Safety Belt Reminder Light.............................3-41
Air Bag Readiness Light................................3-41
Brake System Warning Light..........................3-42
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light.............3-43
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light . . .3-43
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage..................3-44
Malfunction Indicator Lamp.............................3-45
Fuel Gage...................................................3-49
Message Center.............................................3-50
Service Traction System Warning Message......3-50
Traction Active Message................................3-51
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning
Message..................................................3-52
Charging System Indicator Message................3-52
Low Oil Pressure Message............................3-53
Change Engine Oil Message..........................3-54
Power Sliding Door Warning Message.............3-54
Section 3 Instrument Panel
3-1

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.
5-13

ApplicationCapacities
English Metric
Cooling System
With A/C
With Rear Climate Control9.6 quarts
11.9 quarts9.1 L
11.3 L
Engine Oil with Filter 4.0 quarts 3.8 L
Fuel Capacity
Regular
Extended19.5 gallons
25.1 gallons74.0 L
95.0 L
Wheel Nut Torque 100 ft lb 140Y
Engine Specications
Engine VIN Code Transaxle Spark Plug Gap
V6 E Automatic 0.060 inches (1.52 mm)
5-114

Additional Required Services
The following services should be performed at the rst maintenance service (IorII) after the indicated miles
(kilometers) shown for each item.
Additional Required Services
Service and Miles (Kilometers)25,000
(41 500)50,000
(83 000)75,000
(125 000)100,000
(166 000)125,000
(207 500)150,000
(240 000)
Inspect fuel system for damage or
leaks.••••••
Inspect exhaust system for loose or
damaged components.••••••
Replace engine air cleaner lter.
SeeEngine Air Cleaner/Filter on
page 5-18.An Emission Control
Service.••••••
Change automatic transaxle uid
and lter (severe service).See
footnote (h).•••
Change automatic transaxle uid
and lter (normal service).•
6-6

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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