lock CHEVROLET VENTURE 2001 1.G Workshop Manual

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Sliding Door Lock
CAUTION:
If your vehicle is facing downward on a steep
grade (15 percent or more), the door may not
stay open and could slam shut, possibly injuring
someone. To make sure the door does not slam
shut, be sure to hold it open until everyone is
clear of the door, and only then allow it to
slowly close.

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Lock either sliding door from inside the vehicle by
moving the manual lever down. Unlock it by moving the
lever up.
With power door locks, the sliding door lock has a delay
feature. See ªPower Door Locksº and ªMultifunction
Alarm Locks and Lighting Choicesº in the Index.
Power Sliding Door (Option)
With this option, you can open and close the sliding
door(s) using the switches inside of your vehicle.
You can also operate the power sliding door(s) with
your optional remote keyless entry transmitter.
See ªRemote Keyless Entry Systemº in the Index.
CAUTION:
Leaving young children or pets unattended in
your vehicle can be dangerous. They could
operate the power sliding door. A child or others
could be injured. Do not leave children or pets
unattended in your vehicle.
To help avoid accidental operation of the sliding door(s),
turn the power to the sliding door off by pushing the
bottom of the power sliding door override switch. If you
have the optional dual power sliding doors, push the
bottom of both power sliding door switches to turn off
the power to both sliding doors.

2-34 Sliding Door Security Lock
Your vehicle is equipped with a sliding door security
lock that helps prevent young children or other
passengers from opening the sliding door(s) using the
inside door handle.
The security lock lever is located on the inside of each
sliding door, on the front edge of the door. To access the
lever, open the sliding door. Use the security lock label
on the edge of the door as a guide.
To use the security lock,
move the security lock lever
all the way up and close the
door from the outside.If your vehicle has the optional power sliding door(s),
you can override the security lock by pressing either
power door switch when the power sliding door override
switch is off. When the override switch(es) is turned on,
the power sliding door(s) cannot be opened from the
inside when the sliding door security lock is in use.
If you want to open the sliding door(s) when the security
lock is on, unlock and open the door from the outside.
You should let adults and older children know how the
security lock works, and how to cancel the lock. If you
don't, adults or older children who ride in the rear won't
be able to open the sliding door from the inside when
the security lock feature is in use.
Resetting the Power Sliding Door
The power sliding door may operate incorrectly or not at
all because of the following conditions:

A low voltage or dead battery,

disconnecting the battery, or

if the instrument panel fuse 4 or the underhood
fuse 5, 27 or 29 are removed or blown.
See ªFuses and Circuit Breakersº in the Index for more
information about your fuse panel.

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If any of these conditions occur, the power sliding door
will need to be reset. If your vehicle has the optional
dual power sliding doors, both doors will have to be
reset. To do this, follow the directions listed here.
It will be easier if you read through them once before
beginning this procedure.
1. Check to be sure the power sliding door is unlocked
and securely closed.
2. Turn the ignition key to OFF.
3. If on, turn the power sliding door override
switch off.
4. Remove fuse 29 from the underhood fuse and relay
center. Leave it out for 30 seconds.
5. Reinstall the fuse and wait 10 seconds.
6. Turn the power sliding door override switch on.7. Push either of the power door buttons to open the
power sliding door.
8. Open the door.
9. Wait five seconds and close the door by pushing
either power door button.
10. Wait five seconds and repeat Steps 7 through 9.
If the door does not rest in the fully open position
after repeating Step 7, repeat Steps 7 through 9 again.
If the door still does not operate correctly, see your
dealer for service.
Canceling the Sliding Door Security Lock
1. Unlock the sliding door and open the door from
the outside.
2. Move the security lock lever all the way down.
The sliding door lock will now work normally.

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Liftgate
To unlock the liftgate from the outside, turn the key in
the cylinder clockwise. To lock the liftgate using the
key, turn the key counterclockwise.
Open the liftgate using the handle located above the
license plate. Once slightly opened, the liftgate will rise
by itself. Lamps in the rear of the vehicle will come on,
illuminating the rear cargo area. See ªInterior Lampsº in
the Index.
NOTICE:
Be sure there are no overhead obstructions, such
as a garage door, before you open the liftgate.
You could slam the liftgate into something and
break the glass.
CAUTION:
It can be dangerous to drive with the liftgate
open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can
come into your vehicle. You can't see or smell
CO. It can cause unconsciousness and even death.
If you must drive with the liftgate open or if
electrical wiring or other cable connections must
pass through the seal between the body and
the liftgate:

Make sure all other windows are shut.

Turn the fan on your heating or cooling
system to its highest speed with the setting
on bi
-level (outside air button is pressed).
That will force outside air into your vehicle.
See ªComfort Controlsº in the Index.

If you have air outlets on or under the
instrument panel, open them all the way.
See ªEngine Exhaustº in the Index.

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To close the liftgate, pull down on the handle, then
firmly shut the liftgate. Don't drive with the liftgate
open, even slightly. See ªEngine Exhaustº in the Index.
A message in your instrument panel cluster will warn
you if the liftgate is not completely closed. See ªRear
Hatch Ajar Warning Messageº in the Index.
Theft
Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities.
Although your vehicle has a number of theft
-deterrent
features, we know that nothing we put on it can make it
impossible to steal. However, there are ways you can help.
Key in the Ignition
If you leave your vehicle with the keys inside, it's an
easy target for joy riders or professional thieves
-- so
don't do it.
When you park your vehicle and open the driver's door,
you'll hear a chime reminding you to remove your key
from the ignition and take it with you. Always do this.
Your steering wheel will be locked, and so will your
ignition and transaxle. Also remember to lock the doors.

2-38 Parking at Night
Park in a lighted spot, close all windows and lock your
vehicle. Remember to keep your valuables out of sight.
Put them in a storage area, or take them with you.
Parking Lots
Even if you park in a lot where someone will be watching
your vehicle, it's still best to lock it up and take your key.
But what if you have to leave your key? What if you have
to leave something valuable in your vehicle?

Put your valuables in a storage area, like your
glove box.

If your vehicle has a remote keyless entry system,
take the transmitter with you.

Lock all the doors except the driver's.
Content Theft-Deterrent (Option)
If your vehicle has this option, it has a theft-deterrent
alarm system.
A light located on top of your instrument panel (near the
center of the vehicle, next to the windshield) will flash
slowly to let you know that the system has been armed.
While armed, the doors will not unlock with the power
door lock switch.

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Once armed, the alarm will go off if someone tries to
enter the vehicle (without using the remote keyless entry
transmitter or a key), breaks a window, tries to damage
the vehicle or turns the ignition to ON. The horn will
sound and the parking lamps will flash for up to
two minutes.
When the alarm is armed, the liftgate may be opened
with the remote keyless entry transmitter or with a key.
Arming with the Power Lock Switch
Your alarm system will arm when you use either power
door lock switch to lock the doors while any door or the
liftgate is open and the key is removed from the ignition.
If you would like to turn on power door lock switch
arming, see ªMultifunction Alarm Locks and Lighting
Choicesº in the Index.
The security light flashes quickly to let you know when
the system is ready to arm with the power door lock
switches. The security light will stop flashing and stay
on when you press the rear of the power door lock
switch, to let you know the system is arming. After all
doors and the liftgate are closed and locked, the security
light will begin flashing at a very slow rate to let you
know the system is armed.
Arming with the Remote Keyless
Entry Transmitter
Your alarm system will arm when you use your remote
keyless entry transmitter to lock the doors, if the key is
not in the ignition. The security light will turn on to let
you know the system is arming. After all doors and the
liftgate are closed and locked, the security light will
begin flashing at a very slow rate to let you know the
system is armed.
Arming with Your Key
Your alarm system will arm when you use your key to
lock the doors. The security light will turn on to let you
know the system is arming. After all doors and the
liftgate are closed and locked, the security light will
begin flashing at a very slow rate to let you know the
system is armed. If you would like your key not to arm
the system, see ªMultifunction Alarm Locks and
Lighting Choicesº in the Index.
Arming Confirmation
If remote unlock confirmation is on, your parking lamps
will flash to let you know when your alarm system has
disarmed. If you would not like the parking lamps to
flash, see ªMultifunction Alarm Locks and Lighting
Choicesº in the Index.

2-40 Disarming with the Remote Keyless
Entry Transmitter
Your alarm system will disarm when you use your
remote keyless entry transmitter to unlock the doors.
The security light will stop flashing to let you know the
system is no longer armed.
Disarming with Your Key
Your alarm system will disarm when you use your key
to unlock the doors. The security light will stop flashing
to let you know the system is no longer armed. If you
would like your key not to disarm the alarm system, see
ªMultifunction Alarm Locks and Lighting Choicesº in
the Index.
Nuisance Alarms
If you experience nuisance alarms (alarms which are not
caused by the opening of a door or the liftgate and are
not desirable), you may need to reduce the damage
detection sensitivity. Try programming the content
theft
-deterrent to Mode 1.
If you continue to experience nuisance alarms, you
may want to try turning off damage detection by
programming your content theft
-deterrent to Mode 2.
If you are still having trouble with nuisance alarms, you
can turn off the content theft
-deterrent system by
programming your content theft
-deterrent to Mode 3.
See ªMultifunction Alarm Locks and Lighting Choicesº
in the Index for more information. See your dealer or
qualified technician for service.

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If the engine still does not start, and the key appears to
be undamaged, try another ignition key. At this time,
you may also want to check fuse 12. If the engine still
does not start with the other key, your vehicle needs
service. If your vehicle does start, the first key may
be faulty. See your dealer or a locksmith who can
service the PASS
-Key III to have a new key made.
See ªFuses and Circuit Breakersº in the Index.
It is possible for the Pass
-Key III decoder to learn the
transponder value of a new or replacement key. Up to
10 additional keys may be programmed for the vehicle.
This procedure is for learning additional keys only. If all
the currently programmed keys are lost or do not
operate, you must see your dealer or a locksmith who
can service PASS
-Key III to have keys made and
programmed to the system.
See your dealer or a locksmith who can service
PASS
-Key III to get a new key blank that is cut exactly
as the ignition key that operates the system.To program the new key:
1. Verify the new key has ªPK3º stamped on it.
2. Insert the ignition key in the ignition and start the engine.
If the engine will not start see your dealer for service.
3. After the engine has started, turn the key to OFF and
remove the key.
4. Insert the key to be programmed and turn it to RUN
within 10 seconds of removing the previous key.
5. The security message will turn off once the key has
been programmed. It may not be apparent that the
security message went on due to how quickly the key
is programmed.
6. Repeat Steps 1 through 4 if additional keys are to
be programmed.
If you are ever driving and the security message comes on
and stays on, you will be able to restart your engine if you
turn it off. Your PASS-Key III system, however, is not
working properly and must be serviced by your dealer.
Your vehicle is not protected by the PASS
-Key III system
at this time.
If you lose or damage a PASS
-Key III key, see your
dealer or a locksmith who can service PASS
-Key III to
have a new key made. In an emergency, call Chevrolet
Roadside Assistance. See ªRoadside Assistanceº in the
Index for more information.