CHEVROLET VENTURE 2001 1.G Owners Manual

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Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
This is the legal identifier for your vehicle. It appears on
a plate in the front corner of the instrument panel, on the
driver's side. You can see it if you look through the
windshield from outside your vehicle. The VIN also
appears on the Vehicle Certification and Service Parts
labels and the certificates of title and registration.
Engine Identification
The 8th character in your VIN is the engine code. This
code will help you identify your engine, specifications
and replacement parts.
Service Parts Identification Label
You'll find this label on the inside of the access panel
located on the driver's side of the rear of the vehicle.
It's very helpful if you ever need to order parts. On this
label is:

your VIN,

the model designation,

paint information and

a list of all production options and
special equipment.
Be sure that this label is not removed from the vehicle.

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Electrical System
Add-On Electrical Equipment
NOTICE:
Don't add anything electrical to your vehicle
unless you check with your dealer first. Some
electrical equipment can damage your vehicle
and the damage wouldn't be covered by your
warranty. Some add
-on electrical equipment
can keep other components from working as
they should.
Your vehicle has an air bag system. Before attempting to
add anything electrical to your vehicle, see ªServicing
Your Air Bag
-Equipped Vehicleº in the Index.
Headlamp Wiring
The headlamp wiring is protected by an internal circuit
breaker in the instrument panel fuse panel. An electrical
overload will cause the lamps to go on and off, or in
some cases to remain off. If this happens, have your
headlamp wiring checked right away.
Windshield Wipers
The windshield wiper motor is protected by an internal
circuit breaker and a fuse. If the motor overheats due to
heavy snow, etc., the wiper will stop until the motor
cools. If the overload is caused by some electrical
problem, be sure to get it fixed.
Power Windows and Other Power Options
Circuit breakers in the instrument panel fuse panel
protect the power windows and other power accessories.
When the current load is too heavy, the circuit breaker
opens and closes, protecting the circuit until the problem
is fixed.

6-62 Fuses and Circuit Breakers
The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from
short circuits by a combination of fuses, circuit breakers
and fusible thermal links.
Look at the silver
-colored band inside the fuse. If the
band is broken or melted, replace the fuse. Be sure you
replace a bad fuse with a new one of the identical size
and rating.
If you ever have a problem on the road and don't have a
spare fuse, you can borrow one that has the same
amperage or use one of the spare fuses in the underhood
fuse and relay center. Just pick some feature of your
vehicle that you can get along without
-- like the radio
or cigarette lighter
-- and use its fuse, if it is the right
amperage. Replace it as soon as you can.
There are two fuse blocks in your vehicle: the
instrument panel fuse block and the underhood fuse and
relay center.Instrument Panel Fuse Block
The instrument panel fuse
block is located to the right
of the glove box.
Pull the door open to access the instrument panel
fuse block.

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Circuit
BreakersUsage
1 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
Control Module, Headlamp and
Instrument Panel Dimmer Switch
2 Power Sliding Door
3 Front Power Windows
46
-Way Power Seat and Rear Side
Door Actuator Motor
5 Blower Motor Hi Speed
Relay ModuleFuses Usage
6 Steering Wheel Radio Control
Switches (Illumination)
7 Instrument Cluster to
PRNDL Indicators
8 Power Remote Control
Mirror Switch
9 Cruise Control Module,
Switch and Release Switch
10 Not Used
11 Power Control Module (PCM),
Ignition Crank
12 PASS
-Key
III System
13 Body Control Module (BCM)
14 Heated Mirrors
15 Not Used
16 Not Used
17 Cigarette Lighter, DIC, Front
Auxiliary Power Outlets
18 Turn Signal Switch
19 Interior Lamp and Multifunction
Switch (Power Vent Switch)

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Fuses Usage
20 Windshield Wiper/Washer Motor
and Switch
21 Turn Signal Switch
22 Rear Electric Accessory
Plug Housing
23 DRL Control Module
24 Not Used
25 Rear Window Defogger Relay,
Heated Mirrors
26 OnStar


27 Inflatable Restraint
Control Module
28 Heater
-A/C Control
29 Instrument Cluster, BCM,
Electronic Level Control (ELC)
Sensor and Relay
30 Stoplamp Switch
31 Module/Electronic Brake Control
Module/Electronic Brake Traction
Control Module (EBCM/EBTCM)Fuses Usage
32 Evaporative Emissions (EVAP)
Canister Vent Solenoid Valve
33 Not Used
34 ELC Air Compressor and ELC
Relay, Trailer Harness
35 Courtesy Lamp
36 BCM, Electronic Brake Control
Indicator Lamp Driver Module,
Instrument Panel Cluster, Rear
Side Door Actuator Control
Module, Rear Windows
37 Rear HVAC
-A/C Control
38 Rear Window Wiper Motor, Rear
Window Wiper/Washer and
Multifunction Switch (Rear
Window Wiper/Washer Switch)
39 Not Used
40 Not Used
41 Not Used
42 Not Used

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Fuses Usage
43 Not Used
44 Retained Accessory Power
(RAP) Relay
45 Not Used
46 Air Inlet Actuator, DIC Display,
DRL Control Module, Heater
-A/C
Control, Temperature Door
Actuator (Front) and Rear
Window Defogger Relay
47 BCM Programming
48 Not Used
49 Not Used
50 IGN MAIN Relay and PCM,
Electronic Break Control ModuleUnderhood Fuse and Relay Center
This fuse and relay center is
located in the engine
compartment, in front of the
windshield washer fluid
reservoir. See ªEngine
Compartment Overviewº in
the Index for more
information on location.
The fuses marked spare are available if a replacement
fuse is needed.
To remove the cover, turn the knob counterclockwise
and lift up. Remove the cover.
When finished, put the cover back on and turn the knob
clockwise. Make sure that the remote positive (+)
terminal cover is on correctly.

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Maxi Fuse Usage
1 COOL FAN 2 Coolant Fans
2 Not Used
3 HEADLAMPS Circuit Breakers: FRT HVAC HI
BLWR, and HEADLAMP Fuses
(Instrument Panel): HAZARD
and STOPLAMP
4 BATT MAIN 2 Circuit Breaker: PWR SEAT/PSD.
Fuses (Instrument Panel): ELC
and RR DEFOGMaxi Fuse Usage
5 IGN MAIN 1 Ignition Switch to Fuses
(Instrument Panel): ABS/TCS
IGN, CRUISE, DRL, ELEC
PRNDL, IGN 1, PSD, SIR, T/SIG
and PCM [IGN MAIN Relay
(Underhood Electrical Center
Fuses: A/C CLU, ELEK IGN,
IGN 1
-U/H, INJ, TCC)]
6 COOL FAN 1 Coolant Fans
7 BATT MAIN 1 Fuses (Instrument Panel): ABS
MOD BATT, CIGAR/DLC, CTSY
LAMP, FRT PWR SCKT, PWR
LOCK, PWR MIRROR and RR
PWR SCKT
8 IGN MAIN 2 Ignition Switch to Fuses (I/P):
BCM PRGRM, FRT HVAC
LOW/MED BLWR, FRT
WPR/WSHR, HVAC/DRL,
MALL/RADIO/DIC, PWR QRT
VENT, RR HVAC, RR
WPR/WSHR, SWC ACCY and
PWR WDO Circuit Breaker

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Mini Relays Usage
9 COOL FAN RH FAN 1, LH FAN 2
10 COOL FAN 2 LH FAN 2
11 IGN MAIN FUSES: A/C CLU, IGN 1
-U/H,
INS, ELEK IGN, TCC
12 COOL FAN 1 RH FAN 1, LH FAN 2
Micro Relays Usage
13 A/C CLU A/C Clutch
14 FUEL PUMP Fuel Pump
15 Not Used
16 HORN Horn
17 FOG LAMP LH Fog Lamp, RH Fog Lamp,
Fog Lamp Indicator
Mini Fuse Usage
18 INJ Fuel Injectors 1
-6
19 SPARE Not Used
20 SPARE Not UsedMini Fuse Usage
21 IGN1
-UH Evaporative Emissions (EVAP)
Canister Purge Valve, Heated
Oxygen Sensors 1 and 2, Mass Air
Flow (MAF) Sensor
22 SPARE Not Used
23 SPARE Not Used
24 SPARE Not Used
25 ELEK IGN Ignition Control Module (ICM)
26 SPARE Not Used
27 B/U LAMP Transaxle Range Switch to
Back
-up Lamps
28 A/C CLU A/C CLU Relay to A/C
Compressor Clutch Oil
29 RADIO Driver Information Display,
Heater A/C Control, Radio, Rear
Side Door Actuator Control
Motor, Remote Control Door Lock
Receiver (RCDLR), Security
Indicator Lamp and
Theft
-Deterrent Shock Sensor

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Mini Fuse Usage
30 ALT SENSE Generator
31 TCC Automatic Transaxle (Torque
Converter Clutch Solenoids)
Stoplamp Switch to PCM
32 FUEL PUMP Fuel Pump Relay
33 ECM SENSE Powertrain Control
Module (PCM)
34 Not Used
35 FOG LP Fog Lamp Relay
36 HORN Horn RelayMini Fuse Usage
37 PARK LP Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
Control Module, Headlamps
and Instrument Panel Dimmer
Switch Theft
-Deterrent Relay
to Headlamps
38 Not Used
39 AIR Not Used
Diodes
A/C
CLU DIODE Air Conditioning Clutch Diode
40 Mini Fuse Puller

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Replacement Bulbs
Headlamps 9004-HBI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front Turn Signal/
Parking Lamps 3157NA or 3157 NAK. . . . . . . . . .
Front Sidemarker Lamps 194. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stop/Taillamps (Top) 3057. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Signal Lamps (2nd from Top) 3156. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Back
-up Lamps (3rd from Top) 3156. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Taillamps (Bottom) 3057. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Capacities and Specifications
The following approximate capacities are given in
English and metric conversions.
Please refer to ªRecommended Fluids and Lubricantsº
in the Index for more information.
Automatic Transaxle
Pan Removal and Replacement 7.4 quarts (7.0 L). . .
Complete Overhaul 10.0 quarts (9.5 L). . . . . . . . . . .
Cooling System
With A/C 9.6 quarts (9.1 L). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
With Rear Climate Control 11.9 quarts (11.3 L). . . . .
Engine Crankcase
- Oil and
Filter Change4.5 quarts (4.25 L) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fuel Capacity
Standard/Regular 20.0 U.S. gallons (75.0 L). . . . . . .
Optional/Extended 25.5 U.S. gallons (94.0 L). . . . . .
Refrigerant, Air ConditioningSee Refrigerant . . . .
Label under the hood.
Tire Pressures, SizesSee Certification/Tire label . . . .
on the rear edge of the driver's door.
Wheel Nut Torque100 lb
-ft (140 N´m) . . . . . . . . . .
Windshield
Washer Fluid1.0 U.S. gallon (0.37 L) . . . . . . . . . .
All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure
to fill to the appropriate level, as recommended in
this manual.
Engine Specifications
Engine VIN Code E. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine Type V6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Firing Order 1
-2-3-4-5-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Horsepower 185. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Thermostat Temperature
Specification 195
F (91
C) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .