CHEVROLET VENTURE 2001 1.G Owners Manual

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CAUTION:
Never do this.
Here a child is sitting in a seat that has a
lap
-shoulder belt, but the shoulder part is behind
the child. If the child wears the belt in this way,
in a crash the child might slide under the belt.
The belt's force would then be applied right on
the child's abdomen. That could cause serious
or fatal injuries.
Wherever the child sits, the lap portion of the belt
should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching
the child's thighs. This applies belt force to the child's
pelvic bones in a crash.

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Safety Belt Extender
If the vehicle's safety belt will fasten around you, you
should use it.
But if a safety belt isn't long enough to fasten, your
dealer will order you an extender. It's free. When you go
in to order it, take the heaviest coat you will wear, so the
extender will be long enough for you. The extender will
be just for you, and just for the seat in your vehicle that
you choose. Don't let someone else use it, and use it
only for the seat it is made to fit. To wear it, just attach
it to the regular safety belt.
Checking Your Restraint Systems
Now and then, 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, also periodically 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 and
built
-in child restraint system parts. If you see anything
that might keep a safety belt or built
-in child restraint
system from doing its job, have it repaired.
Torn or frayed safety belts may not protect you in a
crash. They can rip apart under impact forces. If a belt
is torn or frayed, get a new one right away.
If your vehicle has the built
-in child restraint, torn or
frayed harness straps can rip apart under impact forces
just like torn or frayed safety belts can. They may not
protect a child in a crash. If a harness strap is torn or
frayed, get a new harness right away.
Also look for any opened or broken air bag covers,
and have them repaired or replaced. (The air bag
system does not need regular maintenance.)

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Replacing Restraint System Parts
After a Crash
If you've had a crash, do you need new safety belts or
built
-in child restraint parts?
After a very minor collision, nothing may be necessary.
But if the safety belts or built
-in child restraint harness
straps were stretched, as they would be if worn during a
more severe crash, then you need new safety belts or
harness straps.
If the frontal air bags inflate, you'll also need to replace
the driver's and right front passenger's safety belt
buckle assembly. Be sure to do so. Then the new buckle
assembly will be there to help protect you in a collision.If safety belts or built
-in child restraint harness straps
are cut or damaged, replace them. Collision damage also
may mean you will need to have safety belt, built
-in
child restraint or seat parts repaired or replaced. New
parts and repairs may be necessary even if the safety
belt or built
-in child restraint wasn't being used at the
time of the collision.
If an air bag inflates, you'll need to replace air bag
system parts. See the part on the air bag system earlier
in this section.

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Section 2 Features and Controls
Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your vehicle, and information on starting,
shifting and braking. Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you if everything is
working properly
-- and what to do if you have a problem.
2
-2 Windows
2
-5 Keys
2
-7 Door Locks
2
-10 Remote Keyless Entry System (Option)
2
-16 Multifunction Alarm Locks and Lighting Choices
2
-26 Dual Sliding Doors
2
-28 Power Sliding Door (Option)
2
-36 Liftgate
2
-37 Theft
2
-38 Content Theft-Deterrent (Option)
2
-41 PASS-Key
III
2
-43 New Vehicle ªBreak-Inº
2
-43 Ignition Positions
2
-45 Starting Your Engine
2
-46 Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped)
2
-48 Automatic Transaxle Operation
2
-52 Parking Brake
2
-53 Shifting Into PARK (P)2
-56 Shifting Out of PARK (P)
2
-56 Parking Over Things That Burn
2
-57 Engine Exhaust
2
-57 Running Your Engine While You're Parked
2
-59 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
2
-66 Exterior Lamps
2
-67 Interior Lamps
2
-72 Storage Compartments
2
-84 Accessory Inflator System (Option)
2
-86 Accessory Power Outlets
2
-87 OnStar
System (If Equipped)
2
-90 HomeLink
Transmitter (Option)
2
-94 The Instrument Panel -- Your
Information System
2
-98 Warning Lights, Gages, Messages and Indicators
2
-108 Message Center
2
-116 Driver Information Center (DIC) (Option)
2
-119 Rear Parking Assist (Option)

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Windows
CAUTION:
Leaving children in a vehicle with the windows
closed is dangerous. A child can be overcome by
the extreme heat and can suffer permanent
injuries or even death from heat stroke. Never
leave a child alone in a vehicle, especially with the
windows closed in warm or hot weather.
Manual Windows
Use the manual crank to open and close the front windows.

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Power Windows (Option)
If your vehicle has power windows, the switches on the
driver's door armrest control the front windows when
the ignition is in RUN, ACCESSORY or when Retained
Accessory Power (RAP) is active. See ªRetained
Accessory Power (RAP)º in the Index. The left switch
controls the driver's window. The right switch controls
the passenger's window.
The driver's power window switch has two down
positions. Push the switch to the first position to lower
the window normally.To raise the window, pull up the front of the switch.
Express
-Down Window
To activate the express
-down feature, push the switch all
the way down, then release. The window will lower
completely. To stop the window from lowering all the
way, pull up the front of the switch.
Side Window Latches
The rear of each side window swings open.
To open, push the latch
forward to release it, then
swing the window outward.
Press the center of the latch
to secure the window in the
open position.
To close, pull the center of the latch forward and then
close the latch. Press the center of the latch to secure the
window in the closed position.

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(If Equipped)
This button, located
in the overhead console
switchbank, is used
for opening and closing
the power rear
quarter windows.
Press the top of the switch to open the windows; both
windows will open. The windows can be opened fully or
partway depending on how long the switch is pushed.Press the bottom of the switch to close both windows.
The windows can be closed fully or partway depending
on how long the switch is pushed.
The ignition must be in RUN, ACCESSORY or when
retained accessory power (RAP) is active, to use the
power rear quarter windows. See ªRetained Accessory
Power (RAP)º in the Index.
Rear Side Panels (Cargo Van)
The windows on the cargo van are opaque glass.
These operate the same as the rear side windows in the
regular van.

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Keys
CAUTION:
Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition
key is dangerous for many reasons. A child or
others could be badly injured or even killed.
They could operate the power windows or other
controls or even make the vehicle move. Don't
leave the keys in a vehicle with children.

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The master key can be
used for the ignition as
well as all door locks, the
liftgate lock and the
storage compartments.
If you need a new key, contact your Chevrolet dealer,
who can obtain the correct key code. In an emergency,
call Chevrolet Roadside Assistance. See ªRoadside
Assistanceº in the Index for more information.Your vehicle has the PASS-Key
III vehicle theft
system. The key has a transponder in the key head that
matches a decoder in the vehicle's steering column. If a
replacement key or any additional key is needed, you
must purchase this key from your dealer. The key will
have PK3 stamped on it. Keep the bar code tag that
came with the original keys. Give this tag to your dealer
if you need a new key made.
Any new PASS
-Key III key must be programmed before it
will start your vehicle. See ªPASS
-Key
IIIº in the Index for
more information on programming your new key.
NOTICE:
Your vehicle has a number of new features that
can help prevent theft. But you can have a lot of
trouble getting into your vehicle if you ever lock
your key inside. You may even have to damage
your vehicle to get in. So be sure you have an
extra key.

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Door Locks
CAUTION:
Unlocked doors can be dangerous.

Passengers -- especially children -- can
easily open the doors and fall out of a
moving vehicle. When a door is locked, the
handle won't open it. You increase the
chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in
a crash if the doors aren't locked. So, wear
safety belts properly and lock the doors
whenever you drive.

Young children who get into unlocked
vehicles may be unable to get out. A child
can be overcome by extreme heat and can
suffer permanent injuries or even death
from heat stroke. Always lock your vehicle
whenever you leave it.

Outsiders can easily enter through an
unlocked door when you slow down or stop
your vehicle. Locking your doors can help
prevent this from happening.
There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle.
From the outside, use your key or the optional remote
keyless entry transmitter.
To unlock either front door from the outside with the key,
insert the key and turn it toward the front of the vehicle.
You can lock either front door from the outside with your key
by inserting and turning it toward the rear of the vehicle.
To lock either front door from the inside, push the
manual lever forward.
To unlock either front door from the inside, pull back on
the manual lever.