phone CHEVROLET VENTURE 1998 Owners Manual

The power outlets can be used to plug in electrical
equipment such as a cellular telephone,
CB radio, etc.
Follow the proper installation instructions that are
included
with any electrical equipment you install.
When not in use, always cover the rear outlet with the
protective cap.
To replace the cover on the rear outlet, line up the tabs
at the back
of the cover and put the cover in place. Push
down on the tab to secure the cover.
I NOTICE:
When using the accessory power outlet:
Maximum load of any electrical equipment
should not exceed
20 amps.
Be sure to turn off any electrical equipment
when not in use. Leaving electrical
equipment on for extended periods can
drain your battery.
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AM-FM: Press this button to play the radio when a disc
is in the player. The letters CD will go off the display.
CD AUX: Press this button to change to the disc
function when the radio is on.
A CD icon will appear on
the display when the disc is in the player, whether
it is
active or not. If your system is equipped with a remote
playback device, pressing this button a second
time will
allow the remote device to play.
EJECT Press this button to remove the disc. The radio
will play. The disc will start at the first track when you
reinsert it.
If
you turn off the ignition or radio with a disc in the
player, it will stay in the player. When you turn on the
ignition or system, the disc will start playing where
it
was stopped. If you press EJECT but don’t remove
the disc, the player will pull the disc back in to protect
it
after about one minute. If you leave a compact disc
in the player while listening to the radio,
it may
become warm.
Rear Seat Audio (If Equipped)
This feature allows rear seat passengers to listen to a
different music source than the front seat passengers
including AM-FM automatic tone control, cassette tapes
or CDs. For example, rear seat passengers may listen to
a cassette tape or CD through headphones while the
driver listens
to the radio through the front speakers.
The rear seat passengers have control of the volume for
each headphone. Be aware that the front seat audio
controls always override the rear seat audio controls.
Note that this feature is intended for rear
seat passengers.
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PWR: Press this button to turn the rear seat audio system
on or
off. The rear speakers will be muted when the power
is turned on. You may operate the rear seat audio functions
even when the primary radio power is
off.
VOL: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn the
knob to the right to increase volume and to the left to
decrease volume. Push the knob back into its stored
position when you're not using it. The upper
VOL knob
controls the upper headphone and the lower
VOL knob
controls the lower headphone.
AM-FM: Press this button to switch between AM, FM1
and FM2. If the front passengers are already listening to
AM-FM, the rear seat audio controller will not switch
between the bands and cannot change the frequency.
SEEK: Press the up arrow to tune to the next higher
station and stay there. Press the down arrow to tune to
the next lower station and stay there. The sound will
mute while seeking. The
SEEK button is inactive if the
AM-FM mode on the front radio is in use.
If your vehicle
is equipped with the AM-FM Stereo with
Cassette Tape Player and Automatic Tone Control, while
listening to a cassette tape, press the up arrow to hear the \
next selection on the tape. Press the down arrow to
go
back to the previous selection. The SEEK button is
inactive
if the cassette mode on the front radio is in use.
If your vehicle is equipped with the AM-FM Stereo with
Compact Disc Player and Automatic Tone Control or the
Remote Compact Disc Player, while listening to
a
compact disc, press the up arrow to hear the next
selection on the compact disc. Press the down
arrow to
go back to the previous selection. The SEEK button is
inactive if the
CD mode on the front radio is in use.
P.SET PROG: The front passengers must be listening
to something different for each of these functions
to work:
Press this button to seek through your preset radio
stations set on your primary radio pushbuttons.
When a cassette tape is playing, press this button to
go to the other side of the tape.
TAPE CD: With a cassette tape in the player and the
radio playing, press this button
to play a cassette tape.
Press TAPE CD to switch between the tape and compact
disc
if both are loaded. Press AM-FM to return to the
radio when a cassette tape or compact disc is playing.
The inactive tape or CD will remain safely inside the
radio for future listening.
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Understanding Radio Reception
AM
The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM,
especially at night. The longer range, however, can
cause stations to interfere with each other. AM can pick
up noise from things like storms and power lines. Try
reducing the treble to reduce this noise if you ever get
it.
FM Stereo
FM stereo will give you the best sound, but FM signals
will reach only about
10 to 40 miles (16 to 65 km). Tall
buildings or hills can interfere with
FM signals, causing
the sound to come and go.
Tips About Your Audio System
Hearing damage from loud noise is almost undetectable
until it is
too late. Your hearing can adapt to higher
volumes
of sound. Sound that seems normal can be loud
and harmful to your hearing. Take precautions by
adjusting the volume control
on your radio to a safe
sound level before your hearing adapts to
it.
To help avoid hearing loss or damage:
0 Adjust the volume control to the lowest setting.
0 Increase volume slowly until you hear comfortably
and clearly.
NOTICE:
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Before you add any sound equipment to your
vehicle
-- like a tape player, CB radio, mobile
telephone or two-way radio
-- be sure you can
add what you want.
If you can, it’s very
important to do it properly. Added sound
equipment may interfere with the operation
of
your vehicle’s engine, Delco Electronics radio or
other systems, and even damage them. Your
vehicle’s systems may interfere with the
operation of sound equipment that
has been
added improperly.
So, before adding sound equipment, check with
your dealer and be sure to check Federal rules
covering mobile radio and telephone units.
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Defensive Driving
The best advice anyone can Five about driving is:
Drive defensively.
Please start with a
very important safety device in your
Chevrolet: Buckle up. (See “Safety Belts” in the Index.)\
Defensive driving really means “be ready
for anything.”
On city streets, rural roads or freeways, it means
“always expect the unexpected.”
Assume that pedestrians
or other drivers are going to be
careless and make mistakes. Anticipate what they might
do. Be ready for their mistakes.
Rear-end collisions are about the most preventable
of
accidents. Yet they are common. Allow enough
following distance. It’s the best defensive driving
maneuver, in both city and rural driving.
You never
know when the vehicle in front
of you is going to brake
or turn suddenly.
Defensive driving requires that a driver concentrate on the driving task. Anything that distracts from the driving
task
-- such as concentrating on a cellular telephone
call, reading, or reaching for something on the
floor
-- makes proper defensive driving more difficult
and can even cause a collision, with resulting injury.
Ask a passenger to help do things like this, or pull
off
the road in a safe place to do them yourself. These
simple defensive driving techniques could save
your life.
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Hydroplaning
Hydroplaning is dangerous. So much water can build up
under your tires that they
can actually ride on the water.
This can happen
if the road is wet enough and you’re
going fast enough. When your vehicle is hydroplaning,
it has little or no contact with the road.
Hydroplaning doesn’t happen often. But it can if your
tires
do not have much tread or if the pressure in one or
more is low. It can happen if a lot of water is standing on
the road. If you can see reflections from trees, telephone
poles or other vehicles, and raindrops “dimple” the
water’s surface, there could be hydroplaning.
Hydroplaning usually happens at higher speeds. There
just isn’t a hard and fast rule about hydroplaning. The
best advice is to slow down when it is raining.
Driving Through Deep Standing Water
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NOTICE:
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If you drive too quickly through deep puddles or
standing water, water can come in through your
engine’s air intake and badly damage your
engine. Never drive through water that is slightly
lower than the underbody
of your vehicle. If you
can’t avoid deep puddles or standing water, drive
through them very slowly.
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Some Other Rainy Weather Tips
Besides slowing down, allow some extra following
distance. And
be especially careful when you pass
another vehicle. Allow yourself more clear room ahead, and be prepared to have your view restricted
by road spray.
Have good tires with proper tread depth. (See
“Tires” in the Index.)
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Section 8 Customer Assistance Information
Here you will find out how to contact Chevrolet if you need assistance. This section also tells you how to obtain\

service publications and how to report any safety defects.
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8-8 8-9 Customer Satisfaction Procedure Customer Assistance for Text Telephone
(TTY) Users
Chevrolet Roadside Assistance Program
Canadian Roadside Assistance
Courtesy Transportation GM Participation in an Alternative Dispute
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Warranty Information
Reporting Safety Defects to the United
States Government
Reporting Safety Defects to the
Canadian Government
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors
Ordering Service and Owner Publications
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For prompt assistance, please have the following
information available to give the Customer
Assistance Representative:
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Your name, address, home and business
telephone numbers
Vehicle Identification Number (This is available
from the vehicle registration or title, or the plate at
the top
left of the instrument panel and visible
through the windshield.)
Dealership name and location
Vehicle delivery date and present mileage
Nature of concern
We encourage you
to call us so we can give your inquiry
prompt attention. However,
if you wish to write
Chevrolet, address your inquiry to:
Chevrolet Motor Division Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center
P.O. Box 7047
Troy,
MI 48007-7047
In Canada, write to: Refer to your Warranty and Owner Assistance
Information booklet for addresses of
GM Overseas offices.
When contacting Chevrolet, please remember that
your concern will likely be resolved in the dealership, using the dealer’s facilities, equipment and personnel.
That is why we suggest you follow Step One first if
you have a concern.
Customer Assistance for Text
Telephone (TTY)
Users
To assist customers who are deaf, hard of hearing, or
speech-impaired and who use Text Telephones (TTYs),
Chevrolet has
TTY equipment available at its Customer
Assistance Center. Any
TTY user can communicate with
Chevrolet by dialing: 1-800-833-CHEV. (TTY users in
Canada can dial 1-800-263-3830.)
General Motors of Canada Limited
Customer Communication Centre, 163-005 1908 Colonel
Sam Drive
Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7
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Chevrolet Roadside
Assistance Program
To enhance Chevrolet’s strong commitment to customer
satisfaction, Chevrolet is excited to announce the
establishment of the Chevrolet Roadside Assistance
Center.
As the owner of a 1998 Chevrolet, membership
in Roadside Assistance is free. Roadside Assistance is available 24 hours
a day,
365 days a year, by calling 1-800-CHEV-USA
(1-800-243-8872). This toll-free number will provide
you over-the-phone roadside assistance with minor
mechanical problems. If your problem cannot be
resolved over
the phone, our advisors have access to a
nationwide network of dealer recommended service
providers. Roadside membership is Eree, however some
services may incur costs.
Roadside offers two levels of service
to the customer,
Basic Care and Courtesy’” Care:
Toll-free number, 1 -800-CHEV-USA
Free towing for warranty repairs
Basic over-the-phone technical advice
Available dealer services at reasonable costs (Le.,
wrecker services, locksmithkey service, glass
repair, etc.)
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For complete program details, see your Chevrolet dealer to obtain a Roadside Assistance Center brochure.
The Roadside Assistance Center uses companies that
will provide you with quality and priority service. When
roadside services are required, our advisors will explain
any payment obligations that may be incurred for
utilizing outside services.
For prompt assistance when calling, please have the
following available to give to the advisor:
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Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
License plate number
Vehicle color
Vehicle location
Telephone number where you can be reached Vehicle mileage
Description of problem Please refer
to the Roadside Assistance brochure
inside your owner information portfolio for full
program details.
Canadian Roadside Assistance
Vehicles purchased in Canada have an extensive
Roadside Assistance program accessible
from anywhere
in Canada or the United States. Please refer to the
separate brochure provided by the dealer or call
1-800-268-6800 for emergency services.
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