seats CHEVROLET VENTURE 1998 Owner's Guide

Rear Climate Control (If Equipped)
If you have the optional rear climate control, the rear
seat passengers can control the temperature and the
amount of air directed
to the rear of the vehicle. The
amount
of air directed to the rear of the vehicle can also
be adjusted using the front control for the rear fan.
Set the main climate control mode knob to
LOWER,
DEFOG or DEFROST, when outside temperatures are
cold or moderate, to send air to the rear
of the vehicle
through the lower vents.
Set the main climate control mode knob to
UPPER or
BI-LEV to send air to the rear of the vehicle through the
headliner outlets.
To send conditioned air to the rear of the vehicle, press
the
A/C button (the light will glow) on the main climate
controls.
If you do not select NC, air directed to the rear
of the vehicle will be cabin temperature.
Rear Fan Control
This option comes with the rear climate controls.
Please keep the area around the base of the center
instrument panel console and the area between and
under the front seats free of objects that would obstruct
airflow to the rear of the vehicle.
':@ R
The rear fan control is
located below the
climate control system,
in the switchbank.
Turn the fan to the desired setting for the amount of air
to be directed to the rear of the vehicle. The temperature
of the air will be the same as the air in the front of the
vehicle. The rear fan control in the instrument panel
switchbank has an
R setting which allows the rear
passengers to use the rear climate control knobs to
adjust the air through the rear air outlets.
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Rear Air Vents Ventilation System
To maximize airflow through the rear heater outlet,
place the left bucket
seat in the second row in the
forward position (see “Adjusting Rear Seats” in
the Index).
The vent behind the left rear seat is the cold air return
vent. Be sure to keep it free of obstructions.
Please keep the area around the base of the center
instrument panel console and between and under the
front seats free
of objects that could obstruct airflow to
the rear. Your
vehicle’s flow-through ventilation system supplies
outside air into the vehicle when it is moving. Outside air will also enter the vehicle when the fan
is running.
Your vehicle has air outlets that allow you to adjust the
direction and amount
of airflow inside the vehicle. Push
the outlet up
or down to direct airflow to your
preference. Increase or reduce the amount of airflow by
opening and closing the louvers. Opening and closing
the louvers will also direct airflow from side to side.
The air-flow through the vents can be shut
off
completely by turning the thumb-wheel next to each
outlet all the way down. You can also stop outside air
from entering by turning the fan to
OFF and pushing the
RECIRC button.
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Ventilation Tips
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Keep the hood and front air inlet free of ice, snow or
any other obstruction (such as leaves). This will
allow the heater and defroster to work much better,
reducing the chance of fogging the inside of
your windows.
When you enter a vehicle in cold weather,
turn the
blower fan to
“5” for a few moments before driving
off. This helps clear the intake ducts of snow and
moisture, and reduces the chance of fogging the
inside of your windows.
Keep the area around the base
of the center
instrument panel console and the air path under the
front seats clear
of objects. This helps air to circulate
throughout your vehicle.
In cold weather, operating the system in the
OUTSIDE
AIR mode will improve the time it takes
to warm the vehicle.
Audio Systems
Your Delco Electronics audio system has been designed
to operate easily and give years of listening pleasure.
You will get the most enjoyment out of it if you acquaint
yourself with it first. Find out what your Delco
Electronics system can do and how to operate all its
controls, to be sure you’re getting the most
out of the
advanced engineering that went into it.
Setting the Clock for Systems without
Automatic Tone Control
Press SET. SET will appear on the display for five
seconds. Within five seconds, press and hold the right
arrow on the SEEK button until the correct minute
appears. Press and hold the left
arrow on the SEEK
button until the correct
hour appears.
Setting the Clock for Systems with
Automatic Tone Control
Press and hold HR until the correct hour appears. Press
and hold
MN until the correct minute appears.
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Things you put inside your vehicle can strike
and injure people in a sudden stop or turn, or in
a crash.
0 Put things in the cargo area of your vehicle.
0 Never stack heavier things, like suitcases,
Try to spread the
weight evenly.
inside the vehicle
so that some of them are
above the tops
of the seats.
Don’t leave an unsecured child restraint in
your vehicle.
0 When you carry something inside the
vehicle, secure
it whenever you can.
0 Don’t leave a seat folded down unless you
need to.
Payload (Cargo Van Only)
The payload capacity is shown on the Certificatioflire
label. This is the maximum load capacity that your
vehicle can carry. Be sure to include the weight of the people inside as part
of your load.
If you added any
accessories or equipment after your vehicle left the
factory, remember to subtract the weight
of these things
from the payload. You should never exceed the
GVWR
or the GAWR. Your dealer can help you determine
your payload.
Electronic Level Control (Option)
On vehicles equipped with the optional electronic level
control, the rear of the vehicle is automatically kept
level as you load or unload your vehicle. However, you
should still not exceed the
GVWR or the GAM.
You may hear the compressor operating when you load
or unload your vehicle, and periodically as the system
self-adjusts.
This is normal.
The compressor should operate for brief periods of time.
If the sound continues for an extended period of time,
your vehicle needs service. To keep your battery from
being drained, you may want to remove the ELC fuse in
the fuse control panel until you can get your vehicle
serviced (see “Fuses and Circuit Breakers” in the Index)\
.
Using heavier suspension components to get added
durability might not change your weight ratings. Ask
your dealer to help you load your vehicle the right way.
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Appearance Care Materials Chart
PART NUMBER I SIZE
994954 I 23 in. x 25 in.
1050172 I 16 02. (0.473 L)
~~~~ ~~
1050173 16
oz. (0.473 L) 1052870 23
oz. (0.680 L) 1050427 32
oz. (0.946 L) 1050214
16
oz. (0.473 L) 1050174 16
02. (0.473 L)
DESCRIPTION
Exterior
polishing cloth
Polishing Cloth - Wax
Treated
USAGE
Tar and Road Oil Remover
Use on chrome, stainless steel, nickel, copper and brass
Chrome Cleaner and Polish Removes
tar, road oil and asphalt
Removes soil and black marks from whitewalls
White Sidewall Tire Cleaner
Vinyl Cleaner
Glass Cleaner Cleans vinyl tops,
upholstery and convertible tops
Removes dirt, grime, smoke and fingerprints
Wash Wax Concentrate Cleans and lightly waxes
1052918”” I 8 oz. (0.237 L) Armor All Protectant Protects
leather, wood, acrylics, Plexiglas TM , plastic,
rubber and vinyl
1052925 I 16 oz. (0.473 L) I
Multi-Purpose Interior
Cleans carpets, seats, interior trim, door panels
Cleaner and
floor mats I
1052929 I 16 oz. (0.473 L) I Wheel Cleaner I Spray on and rinse with water
1052930
Spray on tire shine
Silicone Tire Shine 12 02. (0.354 L) 12345725
Shines
vehicle without scratching
Synthetic Chamois 2.5 sq. ft. 12345721
Cleans and
shines a variety of surface types
Armor
All TM Cleaner 16 oz. (0.473 L) 12345002
Attracts, absorbs and removes soils Capture Dry Spot Remover 8 oz. (0.237 L)
12377964
See your General Motors Parts Department for these products. ** Not recommended for use on instrument panel vinyl.
Removes contaminants, blemishes
and swirl marks
Surface Cleaner
16 oz. (0.473 L) 12377984
Removes light scratches and oxidation and protects finish
Cleaner
Wax 16 02. (0.473 L) 12377966
Removes dust, fingerprints and surface contaminants
Finish
Enhancer 16 02. (0.473 L)
See “Fluids and Lubricants’’ in the Index.
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0 Section 9 Index
Accessory Inflator System ....................... 2-78
Accessory Power Outlet
.......................... 2-80
Adding Equipment to the Outside Of Your Vehicle
...... 6-3
Adjusting the Bucket Seats
....................... 1-27
Adjusting the Split Bench Seat
.................... 1- 19
Air Bag
....................................... 1-50
How Does it Restrain
.......................... 1-55
Howitworks
................................ 1-52
Location
.................................... 1-52
Readiness Light
......................... 1.52. 2.87
Servicing
................................... 1-58
System
..................................... 1-50
What Makes it Inflate
.......................... 1-55
What Will You See After
it Inflates ............... 1-56
When Should
it Inflate ......................... 1-54
Aircleaner
.................................... 6-15
Air Conditioning
................................ 3-3
Air Conditioning Refrigerants
..................... 6-66
Air Filter Replacement. Passenger Compartment ...... 6-16
AirInflator
.................................... 2-78
Alignment and Balance. Tire
...................... 6-46
Aluminum Wheels. Cleaning
...................... 6-53
Antenna. Integrated Windshield
.................... 3-32
Antifreeze
..................................... 6-21
Anti-Lock Brakes
...................................... 4-7
Brake System Warning Light
................ 2-89, 4-7 Appearance Care
............................... 6-48
Appearance Care Materials
....................... 6-55
Ashtray
....................................... 2-77
Audio Systems
.................................. 3-9
Automatic Door Locks
............................ 2-6
Automatic Overdrive
............................ 2-32
Automatic Transaxle Check
....................... 7-30
Automatic Transaxle Fluid
........................ 6-18
Howtocheck
............................... 6-18
When to Check and Change
..................... 6-18
Automatic Transaxle Operation
.................... 2-30
Shifting
..................................... 2-30
Automatic Transaxle Park Mechanism Check
......... 7-32
Battery
...................................... 6-30
Jump Starting
................................. 5-3
Warnings
................................ 5.3. 5.5
BatterySaver .................................. 2-65
BBB Auto Line
................................. 8-9
Before Leaving on a Long Trip
.................... 4-23
Better Business Bureau Mediation
................... 8-9
Blizzard
...................................... 4-28
HOW to
Add
................................. 6-20
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Brake Adjustment
.................................. 6-30
Fluid
....................................... 6-26
Master Cylinder
.............................. 6-26
Parking
..................................... 2-34
PedalTravel
................................. 6-30
Replacing System Parts
........................ 6-30
System Warning Light
.................... 2-87. 6-27
Trailer
...................................... 4-37
Transaxle Shift Interlock
....................... 2-37
Transaxle Shift Interlock Check
.................. 7-3 1
Wear ....................................... 6-29
Brakes. Anti-Lock
............................... 4-7
Braking
........................................ 4-6
Braking in Emergencies
.......................... 4-10
Break-In, New Vehicle
.......................... 2-25
BTSI
......................................... 2-37
BTSICheck
................................... 7-31
Bucketseats
................................... 1-26
Adjusting
................................... 1-27
Folding or Reclining the Seatbacks
............... 1-26
Removing
................................... 1-28
Bulb Replacement
.............................. 6-3 1
Replacing
................................... 1-30
Canadian Roadside Assistance
.................... 8-7
Capacities and Specifications
...................... 6-65
Captain’s Chairs
................................ 1-33
Removing
................................... 1-33
Replacing
................................... 1-34
Carbon Monoxide
.................... 2.38.4.29. 4.37
CargoNet
..................................... 2-72 Cassette Deck Service
........................... 7-29
Cassette Tape Player
....................... 3-12. 3-15
Cassette Tape Player Care
........................ 3-30
CD Adapter Kits
.......................... 3-14. 3-19
CD Player Theft-Deterrent Feature
................. 3-26
Center Dome Lamp
............................. 2-64
Center Rear Passenger Position (Bench Seat)
......... 1-64
Center Rear Passenger Position (Bucket Seat)
......... 1-66
Certificatioflire Label
.......................... 4-30
Chains. Safety
................................. 4-37
Chains. Tire
................................... 6-47
Changing a Flat Tire
............................. 5-24
Charging System Indicator Light
................... 2-87
Checking Your Restraint Systems
................. 1-101
Chemical Paint Spotting
.......................... 6-54
Children
...................................... 1-68
Child Restraints
................................ 1-82
Built-in
..................................... 1-71
Cleaning Built-in
............................. 6-50
Securing in a Rear Outside Seat Position
........... 1-89
(Bucketseat)
............................... 1-93
(Third Row Bench Seat)
...................... 1-91
Securing in the Right Front Seat Position
.......... 1-95
TopStrap
................................... 1-88
Where to Put
........................... 1-86. 1-87
Cigarette Lighter
............................... 2-77
Circuit Breakers and Fuses
....................... 6-58
Cleaner. Air
................................... 6-15
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels
............................ 6-53
Built-in Child Restraint
........................ 6-50
Fabric
...................................... 6-49
Securing in the Center Rear Seat Position
Securing in the Center Rear Seat Position
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Parking AtNight
.................................... 2-22
Brake
...................................... 2-34
Brake Mechanism Check
....................... 7-32
Lots
....................................... 2-22
Over Things That Burn
........................ 2-38
With a Trailer
................................ 4-40
Passenger Compartment Air Filter Replacement
....... 6-16
Passenger Position
.............................. 1-50
Passing
....................................... 4-13
Payload
....................................... 4-32
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
.................. 7-33
Portable Fuel Container. Filling a
................... 6-7
Power
Accessory Outlet
............................. 2- 80
DoorLocks ................................... 2-5
Option Fuses
................................ 6-57
Remote Control Mirrors
........................ 2-65
Seat
......................................... 1-3
Sliding Door Light
............................ 2-96
Steering
.................................... 4-11
Windows
................................... 2-5 1
Power Steering Huid
............................ 6-24
How to Check
............................... 6-25
WhattoUse
................................. 6-25
Whentocheck
............................... 6-25
Pregnancy. Use of Safety Belts
.................... 1-49
Problems on the Road ............................ 5-1
Publications. Service and Owner ................... 8- 12
Radiator
..................................... 5-21
Radiator Pressure Cap
........................... 6-24
RadioReception
................................ 3-29 Radios
....................................... 3-10
Rain. Driving In
................................ 4-18
Reading Lamps
................................ 2-64
Rear AirVents
.................................... 3-8
CargoLamp
................................. 2-64
Climate Control
............................... 3-6
Comfort Controls .............................. 3-7
Fan Control
.................................. 3-6
Outside Seat Position
.......................... 1-58
Safety Belt Comfort Guides
..................... 1-62
SeatAudio
.................................. 3-23
Seatpassengers
.............................. 1-58
Seats
........................................ 1-6
Storage ..................................... 2-72
Window Defogger
............................. 3-5
Windshield Washer
........................... 2-56
Rearview Mirror. Inside Daymight
................. 2-65
Reclining Front Seats
............................. 1-4
Recovery Tank. Coolant
.......................... 5-18
Refrigerants.
Air Conditioning .................... 6-66
Towing
..................................... 5-12
Remote Compact Disc Player
..................... 3-25
Remote Operation of the Power Sliding Door
......... 2-10
Removing
Bucket Seats
................................. 1-28
Second Row Solid Bench Seat
.................... 1-8
SplitBenchSeat
.............................. 1-20
Third Row Solid Bench Seat
.................... 1-14
Bulbs
...................................... 6-64
Parts
....................................... 6-66
Wheel
...................................... 6-46
Replacement
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Replacing Bucketseats
................................. 1-30
Safety Belts
................................ 1-102
Seat and Restraint System Parts After a Crash
..... 1-102
Second Row Solid Bench Seat
................... 1 . 10
Split Bench Seat
.............................. 1-22
Third Row Solid Bench Seat
.................... 1- 16
Reporting Safety Defects ......................... 8- 10
Restraints
Resetting the Power Sliding Door
.................. 2- 19
Checking
.................................. 1-101
Child
....................................... 1-82
Head
........................................ 1-6
Reminder Light
......................... 1.36. 2.86
Replacing Parts After a Crash
.................. 1-102
Second Row Safety Belt Stowage
................. 1-7
Systemcheck
................................ 7-30
Where to Put
........................... 1.86. 1-87
Reverse
....................................... 2-31
Right Front Passenger Position
.................... 1-50
Roadside Assistance
.............................. 8-5
Roadside Assistance. Canadian ..................... 8-7
Rocking Your Vehicle
........................... 5-36
Rotation. Tires
................................. 6-42
Safety Belt Extender
........................... 1-101
Safety Belts
................................... 1-35
Adults
...................................... 1-41
Care
....................................... 6-50
Center Passenger Position (Bench Seat) ........... 1-64
Center Passenger Position (Bucket Seat)
........... 1-66
Children
.................................... 1-68
Driver Position
............................... 1-4 1 Extender
................................... 1-101
How to Wear Properly ......................... 1-41
Incorrect Usage
................... 1.44. 1.99. 1-100
Lap Belt
............................... 1.64. 1.66
Lap-Shoulder
........................... 1.41. 1.59
Larger Children
.............................. 1-98
Passenger Position
............................ 1-50
Questions and Answers
........................ 1-40
Rear Comfort Guides
.......................... 1-62
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions
............ 1-58
Replacing After a Crash
....................... 1 . 102
Right Front Passenger Position
.................. 1-50
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
................... 1-43
Smaller Children and Babies
.................... 1-68
Use During Pregnancy
......................... 1-49
WhyTheyWork
.............................. 1-37
SafetyChains
.................................. 4-37
Safety Defects. Reporting
........................ 8-10
Safety Warnings and Symbols
....................... vi
Scheduled Maintenance Services
.................... 7-4
Seat Controls
............................... 1.2. 1.6
Seatback Folding Driver’s
............................... 1-3
Reclining Front ............................... 1-4
Controls
..................................... 1-6
Driver’s Four-Way Manual
...................... 1-2
Dump and Stow Feature
......................... 1-7
Lumbar Control
............................... 1-6
Manual Front Passenger
......................... 1-4
Power
....................................... 1-3
Rear
........................................ 1-6
Rear Seat Passengers
.......................... 1-58
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Seats (Continued) Restraint Systems
.............................. 1 . 1
Seat Controls ............................. 1.2. 1.6
Second Row Safety Belt Stowage ................. 1-7
Securing a Child Restraint ...................... 1-89
SecondGe ar ................................... 2-32
Second Row Solid Bench Seat ...................... 1-8
Folding the Seatback ........................... 1-8
Removing .................................... 1-8
Replacing ................................... 1-10
Center Rear Seat Position
................. 1-91, 1-93
Rear Outside Seat Position ...................... 1-89
Right Front Seat Position ....................... 1-95
Service ........................................ 6-2
Bulletins, Ordering ............................ 8- 12
Engine Soon Light ............................ 2-93
Manuals, Ordering ............................ 8- 12
Parts Identification Label ....................... 6-56
Publications, Ordering ......................... 8- 12
Work, Doing Your Own ......................... 6-2
Service and Appearance Care ...................... 6-1
Service and Owner Publications ................... 8- 12
Servicing
Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle ........... 1-58
Sheet Metal Damage ............................ 6-53
Shifting
Automatic Transaxle
.......................... 2-30
Into PARK (P) ............................... 2-35
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
..................... 1-43
SideAshtrays .................................. 2-78
Side Convenience Net ........................... 2-73
SignalingTurns ................................ 2-53
Securing a Child Restraint
Out
of PARK (P) ............................. 2-37 Skidding
...................................... 4-15
Smaller Children
and Babies ...................... 1-68
Sound Equipment. Adding ........................ 3-29
Spare Tire. Compact ............................. 5-34
Specifications and Capacities ...................... 6-65
Specifications. Engine ........................... 6-65
Speech Impaired. Customer Assistance ............... 8-4
Speedometer ................................... 2-85
SplitBenchSeat
................................ 1-18
Adjusting ................................... 1-19
Folding or Reclining the Seatbacks ............... 1-18
Removing ................................... 1-20
Replacing ................................... 1-22
Stains. Cleaning
................................ 6-49
Starter Switch Check ............................ 7-31
Starting Your Engine ............................ 2-27
Steam
........................................ 5-14
Steering ...................................... 4-11
In Emergencies ............................... 4-12
Power ...................................... 4-11
Tips ........................................ 4-11
Wheel. Tilt .................................. 2-52
Storage Compartments
........................... 2-66
Frontseat ................................... 2-71
Storage. Vehicle ................................ 6-30
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire ....................... 5-33
Stuck: In Sand. Mud. Ice or Snow .................. 5-35
SunVisors .................................... 2-78
Supplemental Restraint System .................... 1-50
Switchbanks ................................... 2-12
Symbols. Vehicle ................................ VIII
StorageBin .................................... 2-70
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