CHEVROLET VENTURE 2000 1.G Owners Manual

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Battery Saver
Your vehicle has a feature to help prevent you from
draining the battery, in case you accidentally leave the
interior lamps on. If you leave any interior lamps on
while the ignition is in LOCK or OFF, they will
automatically turn off after 10 minutes. The lamps won't
come back on again until you:

Turn the ignition to RUN or ACCESSORY,

turn the interior lamps dial all the way clockwise,
then slightly back counterclockwise, or

open (or close and reopen) a door that is closed.
If your vehicle has less than 15 miles (25 km) on the
odometer, the battery saver will turn off the lamps after
only three minutes.
Mirrors
Inside Day/Night Rearview Mirror
To reduce glare from lights behind you, pull the lever
toward you (to the night position). To return the mirror
to the day position, push the lever away from you.
Power Remote Control Mirrors
The control on the driver's
door operates both outside
rearview mirrors.
Turn the control counterclockwise to select the
driver's side rearview mirror, or clockwise to select the
passenger's side rearview mirror. Then use the control to
adjust each mirror so that you can see a little of the side
of your vehicle when you are sitting in a comfortable
driving position.
If you are not adjusting either mirror, leave the control
in the center off position. This prevents moving the
mirrors accidentally once you have them adjusted.

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Both outside mirrors can be folded forward or rearward.
In the rearward position, they will fold almost flush with
the vehicle. This feature is particularly useful in
automatic car washes.
Your mirrors have a blue tint to reduce glare while
driving at night.
Convex Outside Mirror
Your passenger's side mirror is convex. A convex
mirror's surface is curved so you can see more from the
driver's seat.
CAUTION:
A convex mirror can make things (like other
vehicles) look farther away than they really are.
If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you
could hit a vehicle on your right. Check your
inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before
changing lanes.
Heated Outside Mirrors
The left and right outside mirrors are heated when you
activate the rear window defogger. See ªRear Window
Defoggerº in the Index.
Storage Compartments
Your vehicle's large carrying capacity can store many
items. If you have the extended wheelbase version, you
can carry things as large as a 4
x 8
piece of plywood.
You can also use the floor pins that are used to attach the
seats, to secure larger loads.
Glove Box
Your vehicle has a glove box below the instrument
panel. To open the glove box, lift the latch release.
Use the key to lock or unlock the glove box.
The glove box door has a detent to prevent the door
from lowering too far. Open the glove box until the door
is partway open, then pull the door down if you need it
fully open. To close the glove box, the door must be
pushed up past the detent.
In the door of the glove box, you will find a tissue pack
holder and clip for a pen or pencil.

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Compact Overhead Console
The front overhead console includes two reading lamps,
a storage compartment and a switchbank.
The switchbank has switches for the optional power
sliding door, power sliding door override, interior lights
override and the power rear quarter windows
(if equipped). For information on these switches,
see each of these features in the Index.
Overhead Console (If Equipped)
The optional front overhead console has reading lamps,
a switchbank, storage compartments, including one
for your garage door opener and another one for your
sunglasses, and a driver information center (DIC).
The garage door opener and sunglasses storage
compartments are explained on the following pages.
For information on the other features listed,
see of of them in the Index.

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Garage Door Opener Compartment
You can store your garage door opener in the rear
compartment of your overhead console, and operate it
from this position. To install your garage door opener,
follow these instructions:
1. Open the compartment by pressing the latch forward.
Remove the piece of self
-sticking Velcro
.
2. Peel the protective backing from the Velcro and
press it firmly to the back of your garage
door opener.
3. Line up the button of the garage door opener with
one of the four buttons on the compartment door.
Make sure the garage door opener button is facing
down and press the opener firmly into place.
4. Once the opener is installed, use the black pegs inside
the compartment door to make sure the lined area on
the compartment door will contact the control button
on your garage door opener when pressed.

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5. Add one peg at a time until your garage door opener
operates with the compartment door closed when
you press the button.Sunglasses Storage CompartmentTo open the sunglasses storage compartment in the
overhead console, press the release button. Then pull the
compartment down to the full open position.

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At the base of the center instrument panel console,
there is a storage bin. To open the bin, lift the latch
release and the door will fold down.
Inside the bin, you will find a tray that slides out.
Slide the tray all the way toward the rear of the vehicle
until the tray locks onto the plastic tabs at the end of the
guide rails. The tray can hold CDs or cassettes in the
center area. You can also store cassettes in the left side
area. The right side area can hold either the coinholder,
which lifts out, or another cassette. The tray can be
removed for cleaning or when you want to replace the
selection of CDs or cassettes. Slide the tray back into the
storage bin before closing the bin door. The tray can also
be placed in the glove box for locked storage if desired.Removing and Replacing the Tray
To remove the tray, slide it almost all the way out.
Don't let the tray lock over the plastic tabs at the end of
the guide rails (A). Lift the tray out of the guide rails.
The rubber mat under the tray also lifts out for cleaning.
When the rubber mat is put back in, be sure the tabs at
the back of the mat are seated in the slots at the back of
the storage bin.

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The dividers in the tray can be removed by squeezing
the plastic tabs on the bottom of the dividers, while
pulling up. Put the dividers back in by sliding them
down until the tabs click into place.
To reinstall the tray, line up the guides on the bottom of
the tray with the guide rails in the storage bin door. Slide
the tray back in.
Front Seat Storage Bin
The storage bin is located under the manual front
passenger's seat. To open the bin, lift the handle and
slide the drawer out.
Cupholders
There are cupholders on the inboard side of the front
passenger's seat and the right side of the second row
bench seat.
To use the cupholders, simply pull down the tray.
Keep the trays up when not in use.
Your vehicle also has cupholders on the driver's side of
the vehicle, next to the third row seats. The seatbacks
have cupholders that can be used when the seatbacks are
folded down.
Rear Storage Compartments
and Cupholders
Your vehicle has a storage compartment and cupholder
on either side of the vehicle, next to the third
row seat(s).
Convenience Net (Option)
The optional convenience net is designed to help keep
small loads, like grocery bags, from falling over during
sharp turns or quick stops and starts. Install the
convenience net at the rear of your vehicle,
just inside the liftgate.

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Attach the upper loops to the posts on either side of the
liftgate opening (the label on the net should be in the
upper left corner). Attach the lower hooks to the metal
rings on the floor.The side of the convenience net closest to the front of
the vehicle is higher than the side closest to the liftgate.
Once you've loaded items into the net, stretch the higher
side of the net up and over the top of the load to hold it
firmly in place.
The convenience net has a maximum capacity of
100 lbs. (45 kg). It is not designed to hold larger,
heavier loads. Store such loads on the floor of your
vehicle, as far forward as you can.
When not in use, it is recommend that you take down the
convenience net to extend its life and retain its elasticity, and
to keep the rear exit clear. Store the net in the pouch behind
either front seat or in one of the side convenience nets.

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Side Convenience Nets
The side convenience nets are designed to hold smaller
items (about 8 lbs. (4 kg)) than the large convenience
net. Attach the loops to the posts on the rear side panels,
near the jack storage area.
When not in use, it is recommend that you take down
the convenience nets to extend their life and retain
their elasticity.
Front Seat Storage Net
There is a storage net that stretches between the front
seats. Pull the hooks toward the passenger's seat and
insert them into the holes next to the cupholder.
To store the net, lift the hooks up and out of the holes.
The net does not detach from the driver's seat.
When not in use, it is recommend that you unhook the
net to extend its life and retain its elasticity.

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CAUTION:
If you try to carry something on top of your
vehicle that is longer or wider than the luggage
carrier
-- like paneling, plywood, a mattress,
and so forth
-- the wind can catch it as you drive
along. This can cause you to lose control. What
you are carrying could be violently torn off, and
this could cause you or other drivers to have a
collision, and of course damage your vehicle. You
may be able to carry something like this inside.
But, never carry something longer or wider than
the luggage carrier on top of your vehicle.
If you have the optional luggage carrier, you can load
things on top of your vehicle. The luggage carrier has
slats and side rails attached to the roof, as well as sliding
crossrails and places to use for tying things down. These
let you load some things on top of your vehicle, as long
as they are not wider or longer than the luggage carrier.