CHEVROLET VENTURE 2005 1.G Owners Manual

To disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles, do
the following:
1. Disconnect the black negative (−) cable from the
vehicle that had the dead battery.
2. Disconnect the black negative (−) cable from the
vehicle with the good battery.
3. Disconnect the red positive (+) cable from the
vehicle with the good battery.
4. Disconnect the red positive (+) cable from the other
vehicle.
5. Return the remote positive (+) terminal cover to its
original position.Bulb Replacement
For the proper type of replacement bulbs, see
Replacement Bulbs on page 5-51.
For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this
section, contact your dealer.
Halogen Bulbs
{CAUTION:
Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and
can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb. You or
others could be injured. Be sure to read and
follow the instructions on the bulb package.
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Headlamps
To replace a headlamp bulb, do the following:
1. Open the hood. SeeHood Release on page 5-11
for more information.
2. Remove the front turn signal/parking lamp
assembly. SeeFront Turn Signal, Sidemarker and
Parking Lamps on page 5-48.
3. Pull the assembly away from the vehicle.
4. Unscrew the black retainer ring that holds the bulb
assembly in place.5. Pull the bulb assembly straight up from the
lamp housing.
6. Unhook the electrical connector by lifting up the
blue tabs and pulling the bulb out.
7. Install the new bulb through the black retainer ring
and into the electrical connector.
8. Tighten the black retainer ring in place. Push the
bulb rmly enough so that the blue tabs hook over
the tab on the bulb.
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9. Carefully put the bulb assembly back into the lamp
housing. Be careful not to damage the bulb on the
headlamp aiming bar.10. Align the pins on the bottom of the headlamp
assembly with the holes in the lamp support
bracket.
11. Reinstall the front turn signal/parking lamp
assembly. SeeFront Turn Signal, Sidemarker and
Parking Lampsnext in this section.
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Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and
Parking Lamps
To replace a front turn signal, sidemarker or parking
lamp bulb, do the following:
1. Open the hood. SeeHood Release on page 5-11
for more information.
2. Remove the thumbscrew attaching the front turn
signal/parking lamp assembly to the headlamp
assembly.3. Pull the front turn signal/parking lamp assembly
away from the vehicle.
Front Turn Signal/Parking Lamp
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4. Unscrew the bulb socket from the lamp assembly
by pressing the tab while turning it
counterclockwise.
5. Replace the bulb by pulling the old one out and
gently pushing the new one into the bulb socket.
6. Line up the tabs on the socket with the gaps in the
socket holes and screw the bulb socket back into
the lamp housing until a click is heard (the tab
popping back out).7. Line up and insert the tabs on the back of the
assembly in the slots in the fender to reinstall
the lamp assembly.
8. Engage the lower clip on the back of the lamp
assembly into the fender, keeping the upper tab
on the front turn signal/parking lamp assembly
inboard of the headlamp bracket tab.
9. Lift up the front turn signal/parking lamp assembly
until the upper edge is contacting the fender to
align the front turn signal/parking lamp assembly
with the headlamp assembly.
10. Fasten the front turn signal/parking lamp assembly
to the headlamp assembly with the thumbscrew
removed in Step 2. Front Sidemarker Lamp
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Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps
and Back-up Lamps
To replace a taillamp, turn signal, stoplamp or back-up
lamp bulb, do the following:
1. Open the liftgate. SeeLiftgate on page 2-20for
more information.
2. Remove the two screws from the taillamp housing
on the inboard side.
3. Pull off the entire taillamp housing.
The locator/retaining pins on the outboard side are
part of the lamp assembly and will not be
removed during this procedure.
4. Remove the bulb holder by pressing the
four retaining tabs and pulling the holder away
from the assembly.
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A. Taillamp
B. Back-up LampC. Turn Signal
D. Stoplamp/Taillamp5. Replace the bulb by pulling the old bulb out and
gently pushing the new bulb into the bulb holder
socket.
6. Snap the bulb holder back into place, making sure all
retaining tabs are properly over the bulb holder tabs.
7. Reinstall the taillamp assembly by inserting the
outboard locating/retaining pins until the lamp is
seated.
8. Secure with the inboard screws.
Replacement Bulbs
Exterior Lamp Bulb Number
Back-up (3rd from Top) 3156
Front Sidemarker 194
Front Turn Signal/Parking 4157 NAK
Headlamp 9004-HBI
Stoplamp/Taillamp (Top) 3057
Taillamp (Bottom) 3057
Turn Signal Lamp (2nd from Top) 3156
For replacement bulbs not listed here, contact your
dealer.
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Windshield Wiper Blade
Replacement
Windshield wiper blades should be inspected at least
twice a year for wear or cracking. SeeScheduled
Maintenance on page 6-4for more information.
Replacement blades come in different types and are
removed in different ways. For proper type and length,
seeNormal Maintenance Replacement Parts on
page 6-14.
To remove the windshield wiper blade(s):
1. Turn the wipers on to the lowest intermittent setting.
2. Turn the ignition to OFF while the wipers are at
the outer position of the wipe pattern.
3. Pull the windshield wiper arm away from the
windshield or backglass.
4. While holding the wiper
arm away from the
glass, push the release
clip from under
the blade.5. Push the release clip at the connecting point of the
blade and the arm up. Then pull the blade assembly
down toward the glass to remove it from the
wiper arm.
6. Push the new wiper blade securely on the wiper arm
until you hear the release clip “click” into place.
7. Push the release clip, from Step 4, down to secure
the wiper blade into place.
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Tires
Your new vehicle comes with high-quality tires made by
a leading tire manufacturer. If you ever have questions
about your tire warranty and where to obtain service,
see your GM Warranty booklet for details. For additional
information refer to the tire manufacturer’s booklet
included with your vehicle’s Owner’s Manual.{CAUTION:
Poorly maintained and improperly used tires
are dangerous.
Overloading your tires can cause
overheating as a result of too much
friction. You could have an air-out and a
serious accident. SeeLoading Your
Vehicle on page 4-29.
Underinated tires pose the same danger
as overloaded tires. The resulting accident
could cause serious injury. Check all tires
frequently to maintain the recommended
pressure. Tire pressure should be checked
when your tires are cold. SeeInflation - Tire
Pressure on page 5-59.
Overinated tires are more likely to be
cut, punctured or broken by a sudden
impact — such as when you hit a pothole.
Keep tires at the recommended pressure.
Worn, old tires can cause accidents. If your
tread is badly worn, or if your tires have
been damaged, replace them.
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Tire Sidewall Labelling
Useful information about a tire is molded into its
sidewall. The examples below show a typical passenger
vehicle tire and a compact spare tire sidewall.
(A) Tire Size:The tire size is a combination of letters
and numbers used to dene a particular tire’s width,
height, aspect ratio, construction type and service
description. See the “Tire Size” illustration later in this
section for more detail.(B) TPC Spec (Tire Performance Criteria
Specication):Original equipment tires designed to
GM’s specic tire performance criteria have a TPC
specication code molded onto the sidewall. GM’s TPC
specications meet or exceed all federal safety
guidelines.
(C) DOT (Department of Transportation):The
Department of Transportation (DOT) code indicates that
the tire is in compliance with the U.S. Department of
Transportation Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.
(D) Tire Identication Number (TIN):The letters and
numbers following DOT (Department of Transportation)
code is the Tire Identication Number (TIN). The
TIN shows the manufacturer and plant code, tire size,
and date the tire was manufactured. The TIN is molded
onto both sides of the tire, although only one side
may have the date of manufacture.
(E) Tire Ply Material:The type of cord and number of
plies in the sidewall and under the tread.
(F) Uniform Tire Quality Grading (UTQG):Tire
manufacturers are required to grade tires based on
three performance factors: treadwear, traction and
temperature resistance. For more information see
Uniform Tire Quality Grading on page 5-63.
(G) Maximum Cold Ination Load Limit:Maximum
load that can be carried and the maximum pressure
needed to support that load. Passenger (P-Metric) Tire Example
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