warning light CHEVROLET VENTURE 2003 1.G Owner's Manual

Brake Wear
Your vehicle has front disc brakes and may have rear
drum brakes or rear disc brakes.
Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make
a high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads
are worn and new pads are needed. The sound
may come and go or be heard all the time your vehicle
is moving (except when you are pushing on the
brake pedal ®rmly).
{CAUTION:
The brake wear warning sound means that
soon your brakes will not work well. That
could lead to an accident. When you hear the
brake wear warning sound, have your vehicle
serviced.
Notice:Continuing to drive with worn-out brake
pads could result in costly brake repair.
Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake
squeal when the brakes are ®rst applied or lightly
applied. This does not mean something is wrong with
your brakes.
Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help
prevent brake pulsation. When tires are rotated, inspect
brake pads for wear and evenly tighten wheel nuts in
the proper sequence to GM torque speci®cations.
If you have rear drum brakes, they do not have wear
indicators, but if you ever hear a rear brake rubbing
noise, have the rear brake linings inspected immediately.
Also, the rear brake drums should be removed and
inspected each time the tires are removed for rotation or
changing. When you have the front brake pads
replaced, have the rear brakes inspected, too.
Brake linings should always be replaced as complete
axle sets.
See
Brake System Inspection on page 6-16.
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Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Quality grades can be found where applicable on the
tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum
section width. For example:
Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A
The following information relates to the system
developed by the United States National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration, which grades tires by
treadwear, traction and temperature performance.
(This applies only to vehicles sold in the United States.)
The grades are molded on the sidewalls of most
passenger car tires. The Uniform Tire Quality Grading
system does not apply to deep tread, winter-type
snow tires, space-saver or temporary use spare tires,
tires with nominal rim diameters of 10 to 12 inches
(25 to 30 cm), or to some limited-production tires.
While the tires available on General Motors passenger
cars and light trucks may vary with respect to these
grades, they must also conform to federal safety
requirements and additional General Motors Tire
Performance Criteria (TPC) standards.
Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on
the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled
conditions on a speci®ed government test course.
For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and
a half (1.5) times as well on the government course as
a tire graded 100. The relative performance of tires
depends upon the actual conditions of their use,
however, and may depart signi®cantly from the norm
due to variations in driving habits, service practices and
differences in road characteristics and climate.
Traction ± AA, A, B, C
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A,
B, and C. Those grades represent the tire's ability
to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled
conditions on speci®ed government test surfaces of
asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor
traction performance. Warning: The traction grade
assigned to this tire is based on straight-ahead braking
traction tests, and does not include acceleration,
cornering, hydroplaning, or peak traction characteristics.
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Compact Spare Tire
Although the compact spare tire was fully in¯ated when
your vehicle was new, it can lose air after a time.
Check the in¯ation pressure regularly. It should be
60 psi (420 kPa).
After installing the compact spare on your vehicle, you
should stop as soon as possible and make sure
your spare tire is correctly in¯ated. The compact spare
is made to perform well at speeds up to 65 mph
(105 km/h) for distances up to 3,000 miles (5 000 km),
so you can ®nish your trip and have your full-size
tire repaired or replaced where you want. Of course, it's
best to replace your spare with a full-size tire as
soon as you can. Your spare will last longer and be in
good shape in case you need it again.
Notice:When the compact spare is installed, don't
take your vehicle through an automatic car wash
with guide rails. The compact spare can get caught
on the rails. That can damage the tire and wheel,
and maybe other parts of your vehicle.
Don't use your compact spare on other vehicles.
And don't mix your compact spare tire or wheel with
other wheels or tires. They won't ®t. Keep your spare tire
and its wheel together.
Notice:Tire chains won't ®t your compact spare.
Using them can damage your vehicle and can
damage the chains too. Don't use tire chains on
your compact spare.
All-Wheel Drive
After installing a compact spare tire on a vehicle with
all-wheel drive you will need to drive with light to
moderate acceleration, for 10 seconds, in a straight line.
This action will allow the vehicle to detect the compact
spare tire and disable the all-wheel drive system.
The AWD DISABLE message will come on the
instrument panel cluster indicating that the all-wheel
drive system is off. You may detect a slight pull during
this time, but this is normal.
Notice:You may damage your vehicle's all-wheel
drive system if your vehicle is driven for an
extended period with a compact spare tire installed
and the all-wheel drive system in operation. See
ªAll-Wheel Drive Systemº and ªAWD Disable
Warning Messageº in the Index for more
information.
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A
Accessory In¯ator...........................................5-68
Accessory Power Outlets.................................3-24
Adding Washer Fluid.......................................5-39
Additional Program Information........................... 7-9
Additives, Fuel................................................. 5-6
Add-On Electrical Equipment............................5-96
Adjusting the Bucket Seats...............................1-16
Adjusting the Captain's Chairs
(Second Row).............................................1-22
Adjusting the Speakers
(Balance/Fade)....................3-64, 3-67, 3-74, 3-84
Adjusting the Split Bench Seats
(Second Row)............................................... 1-9
Air Bag Systems.............................................1-93
How Does an Air Bag Restrain?....................1-99
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle.......1-102
What Makes an Air Bag In¯ate?....................1-99
What Will You See After an Air
Bag In¯ates?.........................................1-100
When Should an Air Bag In¯ate?...................1-98
Where Are the Air Bags?..............................1-96
Air Bag .........................................................3-40
Readiness Light..........................................3-40
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine.................................5-18
All-Wheel Drive Disable Warning Message..........3-57
All-Wheel Drive......................................5-50, 5-86
All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) System.........................4-10AM-FM Radio.................................................3-62
AM .............................................................3-104
Antenna, Fixed Mast......................................3-105
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)............................ 4-6
Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light..............3-42
Appearance Care............................................5-87
Care of Safety Belts and Built-in Child
Restraint Harness.....................................5-90
Chemical Paint Spotting...............................5-93
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle................5-87
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle..............5-90
Finish Damage............................................5-93
Sheet Metal Damage...................................5-93
Underbody Maintenance...............................5-93
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials................5-94
Weatherstrips..............................................5-90
Arming and Disarming the Content
Theft-Deterrent System.................................2-68
Arming Con®rmation........................................2-28
Arming with the Power Lock Switch...................2-27
Arming with the Remote Keyless Entry
Transmitter.................................................2-28
Arming with Your Key......................................2-28
Audio Speakers..............................................3-94
Audio System(s).............................................3-61
AM-FM Radio.............................................3-62
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player...............3-104
Care of Your CD and DVD Player................3-105
Care of Your CDs and DVDs.......................3-105
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Audio System(s) (cont.)
Fixed Mast Antenna...................................3-105
Radio with Cassette and CD.........................3-72
Radio with CD............................................3-65
Radio with Six-Disc CD................................3-81
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)......................3-99, 3-101
Setting the Time for Radios with Radio
Data Systems (RDS)................................3-61
Setting the Time for Radios without
Radio Data Systems (RDS).......................3-61
Theft-Deterrent Feature...............................3-103
Understanding Radio Reception...................3-104
Automatic Door Locks.....................................2-63
Automatic Level Control...................................4-35
Automatic Transaxle Check..............................6-11
Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control
System Check.............................................6-13
Automatic Transaxle........................................5-20
Fluid..........................................................5-20
Operation...................................................2-34
B
Backing Up....................................................4-41
Battery Replacement......................................... 2-8
Battery Run-Down Protection............................3-20Battery..........................................................5-43
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.........................4-22
Before You Drive............................................3-92
Bench Seat, Split............................................. 1-8
Body Lubrication Service..................................6-12
Brake Fluid....................................................5-40
Brake Wear...................................................5-42
Brake............................................................2-38
Parking......................................................2-38
System Inspection.......................................6-16
System Warning Light..................................3-41
Brakes..........................................................5-40
Braking in Emergencies..................................... 4-8
Braking........................................................... 4-6
Break-In, New Vehicle.....................................2-31
Bucket Seats, Rear.........................................1-15
Built-in Child Restraint.....................................1-82
Bulb Replacement...........................................5-52
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Parking
Lamps....................................................5-54
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-52
Headlamps.................................................5-52
Replacement Bulbs......................................5-57
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and
Back-up Lamps........................................5-56
Buying New Tires...........................................5-64
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D
Daytime Running Lamps/Automatic Headlamp
System......................................................3-16
Defensive Driving............................................. 4-2
Defogging and Defrosting.................................3-27
Delayed Illumination and Exit Lighting................2-62
Delayed Lighting.............................................3-18
Dinghy Towing................................................4-33
Directing the Air¯ow................................3-30, 3-32
Disarming with the Remote Keyless Entry
Transmitter.................................................2-28
Disarming with Your Key..................................2-28
Doing Your Own Service Work........................... 5-3
Dolly Towing..................................................4-33
Dome Lamp...................................................3-18
Door.............................................................3-55
Ajar Warning Message.................................3-55
Dual Sliding Doors.......................................2-13
Last Door Closed Locking.............................2-12
Locks.......................................................... 2-9
Power Door Locks.......................................2-11
Power Sliding Door......................................2-17
Power Sliding Warning Message....................3-54
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.............2-12
Driver Information Center (DIC).........................3-58
Driver............................................................1-36
Position, Safety Belt.....................................1-36Driving on Grades...........................................4-42
Driving on Snow or Ice....................................4-27
Driving Through Deep Standing Water...............4-19
Driving Through Flowing Water.........................4-19
Driving with a Trailer.......................................4-40
Driving..........................................................4-15
At Night.....................................................4-15
City...........................................................4-20
Defensive..................................................... 4-2
Drunken....................................................... 4-2
Freeway.....................................................4-21
Hill and Mountain Roads..............................4-24
In Rain and on Wet Roads...........................4-17
Winter........................................................4-26
Dual Trip Odometers.......................................3-38
DVD Player....................................................3-96
DVD ............................................................3-105
Cleaning the Video Screen..........................3-105
Cleaning Your DVD Player..........................3-105
Distortion..................................................3-103
Entertainment System..................................3-92
E
Electrical System............................................5-96
Add-On Equipment......................................5-96
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...........................5-96
Headlamp Wiring.........................................5-96
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Electrical System (cont.)
Power Windows and Other Power Options......5-96
Windshield Wiper Fuses...............................5-96
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance
Programs...................................................3-48
Engine Coolant Level Check.............................6-10
Engine Oil Additives........................................5-17
Engine Oil and Chassis Lubrication
Scheduled Maintenance................................. 6-6
Engine Oil Level Check...................................6-10
Engine Speci®cations.....................................5-104
Engine..........................................................5-18
Air Cleaner/Filter.........................................5-18
Battery.......................................................5-43
Change Oil Message...................................3-54
Check and Service Engine Soon Light............3-45
Compartment Overview................................5-12
Coolant Heater............................................2-33
Coolant Temperature Gage...........................3-44
Coolant Temperature Warning Message..........3-51
Coolant......................................................5-23
Cooling System Inspection............................6-16
Exhaust.....................................................2-42
Low Oil Level Message................................3-53
Oil .............................................................5-13
Overheating................................................5-26
Starting......................................................2-32
Entering Programming Mode............................2-62
Entertainment System......................................3-92
Cleaning the Video Screen..........................3-105Entertainment System (cont.)
Cleaning Your DVD Player..........................3-105
DVD Distortion..........................................3-103
Entry Lighting.................................................3-18
Erasing HomeLink
žButtons..............................2-50
Exit Lighting...................................................3-19
Exiting Programming Mode...............................2-70
Express-Down Window....................................2-25
Extender, Safety Belt.......................................1-54
Exterior Lamps...............................................3-15
F
Filter.............................................................5-18
Engine Air Cleaner......................................5-18
Finding a PTY Station.....................3-68, 3-75, 3-85
Finding a Station....................3-62, 3-65, 3-73, 3-82
Finish Care....................................................5-91
Finish Damage...............................................5-93
Fixed Mast Antenna.......................................3-105
Flash-to-Pass................................................... 3-9
Flat Tire, Changing.........................................5-71
Flat Tire........................................................5-70
Flip and Fold Rear Seats.................................. 1-7
Fluid.............................................................5-20
Automatic Transaxle.....................................5-20
Power Steering...........................................5-37
Windshield Washer......................................5-38
FM ..............................................................3-104
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J
Jump Starting.................................................5-44
K
Key Lock Cylinders Service..............................6-12
Keyless Entry System....................................... 2-5
Keys............................................................... 2-3
L
Lamps on Reminder........................................3-15
Lamps...........................................................3-15
Exterior......................................................3-15
Interior.......................................................3-17
Lap Belt................................................1-46, 1-47
Lap-Shoulder Belt...................................1-36, 1-49
Last Door Closed Locking................................2-12
Last Door Locking...........................................2-64
LATCH System...............................................1-69
Child Restraints...........................................1-69
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the
LATCH System........................................1-71
Latches, Side Window.....................................2-25
Leaving Your Vehicle With the
Engine Running..........................................2-40Leaving Your Vehicle.......................................2-13
Liftgate..........................................................2-22
Lighted Vanity Mirror.......................................2-26
Light.............................................................3-40
Air Bag Readiness.......................................3-40
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning...................3-42
Brake System Warning.................................3-41
Malfunction Indicator....................................3-45
Safety Belt Reminder...................................3-40
TCS Warning Light......................................3-43
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning..........3-43
Loading Your Vehicle.......................................4-34
Lockout Deterrent...........................................2-64
Lockout Protection..........................................2-13
Locks............................................................2-63
Automatic Door...........................................2-63
Door........................................................... 2-9
Last Door Closed Locking.............................2-12
Leaving Your Vehicle....................................2-13
Lockout Protection.......................................2-13
Power Door................................................2-11
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.............2-12
Loss of Control...............................................4-14
Low Engine Oil Level Message.........................3-53
Low Fuel Warning Message.............................3-57
Low Oil Pressure Message...............................3-52
Luggage Carrier..............................................2-55
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M
Maintenance, Normal Replacement Parts..........5-104
Maintenance Schedule.....................................6-10
At Each Fuel Fill.........................................6-10
At Least Once a Month................................6-10
At Least Once a Year..................................6-12
At Least Twice a Year..................................6-11
Brake System Inspection..............................6-16
Engine Cooling System Inspection.................6-16
Exhaust System Inspection...........................6-15
Fuel System Inspection................................6-16
How This Section is Organized....................... 6-3
Introduction.................................................. 6-2
Maintenance Requirements............................. 6-2
Part A - Scheduled Maintenance Services......... 6-4
Part B - Owner Checks and Services.............6-10
Part C - Periodic MaintenanceInspections......6-15
Part D - Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants...............................................6-17
Part E - Maintenance Record........................6-19
Scheduled Maintenance................................. 6-5
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle
Boot and Seal Inspection..........................6-15
Throttle System Inspection............................6-16
Transfer Case (Power Transfer Unit) and
Carrier Assembly-Differential (Rear Drive
Module) All-Wheel Drive Inspection.............6-16Maintenance Schedule (cont.)
Using Your................................................... 6-4
Your Vehicle and the Environment................... 6-2
Maintenance When Trailer Towing.....................4-43
Making Turns.................................................4-41
Malfunction Indicator Light................................3-45
Manual Seats................................................... 1-3
Manual Windows............................................2-24
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle............... 2-7
Message.......................................................3-57
All-Wheel Drive Disable Warning....................3-57
Center.......................................................3-50
Change Engine Oil......................................3-54
Charging System Indicator............................3-52
Door Ajar Warning.......................................3-55
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning.............3-51
Low Engine Oil Level...................................3-53
Low Fuel Warning.......................................3-57
Low Oil Pressure.........................................3-52
PASS-Key
žIII Security.................................3-56
Power Sliding Door Warning.........................3-54
Rear Hatch Ajar Warning..............................3-56
Service Traction System Warning...................3-50
Traction Active............................................3-51
Mexico, Central America and Caribbean Islands/
Countries (Except Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin
Islands) ± Customer Assistance....................... 7-5
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Retro-Active Reset..........................................3-39
Right Front Passenger Position, Safety Belts......1-45
Roadside......................................................... 7-6
Assistance Program....................................... 7-6
Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out...................4-31
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked.......2-43
S
Safety Belt.....................................................1-54
Pretensioners..............................................1-54
Reminder Light............................................3-40
Stowage, Second Row Seat........................... 1-7
Safety Belts...................................................5-90
Care of Safety Belts and Built-in Child
Restraint Harness.....................................5-90
Center Passenger Position....................1-45, 1-47
Driver Position............................................1-36
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly................1-35
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts.....1-34
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for
Children and Small Adults.........................1-52
Rear Seat Passengers.................................1-48
Right Front Passenger Position......................1-45
Safety Belt Extender....................................1-54
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy.................1-44
Safety Belts Are for Everyone.......................1-30
Safety Chains.................................................4-39
Safety Warnings and Symbols.............................. iiiScheduled Maintenance..................................... 6-5
Seat............................................................... 1-6
Head Restraints............................................ 1-6
Seats............................................................1-15
Bucket Seats, Rear......................................1-15
Captain Chairs............................................1-22
Flip and Fold Feature.................................... 1-7
Manual........................................................ 1-3
Rear Seat Operation...................................... 1-7
Reclining Seatbacks...................................... 1-4
Six-Way Power Seats.................................... 1-4
Split Bench Seats......................................... 1-8
Stowable Seat............................................1-26
Second Row Safety Belt Stowage....................... 1-7
Securing a Child in the Built-In
Child Restraint............................................1-84
Securing a Child Restraint................................1-75
Center Seat Position............................1-75, 1-77
Designed for the LATCH System...................1-71
Rear Outside Seat Position...........................1-71
Right Front Seat Position..............................1-79
Security Message, PASS-Key
žIII ......................3-56
Selecting the Fan Speed.........................3-30, 3-32
Service Bulletins.............................................7-10
Service Engine Soon Light in the United States
or Check Engine Light in Canada..................3-45
Service Manuals.............................................7-10
Service........................................................... 5-3
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your
Vehicle..................................................... 5-4
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