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The 2003 Chevrolet Venture Owner Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-3 Rear Seats ...1-7 Safety Belts ...1-30 Child Restraints ...1-55 Air Bag Systems ...1-93 Restraint System Check ...1-103 Features and ... Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-32 Towing Service and Appearance Care ...5-1 Service ...5-3 Fuel ...5-5 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 All-Wheel Drive ...5-50 Bulb Replacement ...5-52 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-58 Tires ...5-60 ...5-86 Appearance Care Vehicle Identification ...5-94 Electrical System ...5-95 Capacities and Specifications 5-1w Normal ...
The 2003 Chevrolet Venture Owner Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-3 Rear Seats ...1-7 Safety Belts ...1-30 Child Restraints ...1-55 Air Bag Systems ...1-93 Restraint System Check ...1-103 Features and ... Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-32 Towing Service and Appearance Care ...5-1 Service ...5-3 Fuel ...5-5 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 All-Wheel Drive ...5-50 Bulb Replacement ...5-52 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-58 Tires ...5-60 ...5-86 Appearance Care Vehicle Identification ...5-94 Electrical System ...5-95 Capacities and Specifications 5-1w Normal ...
Owner's Manual
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...accessories. Your engine won't start your vehicle. Notice: Don't try to PARK (P) only when your vehicle is the position to RUN for driving. Starting Your Engine Move your engine warms up to 10 minutes after you can use NEUTRAL (N) only. With your foot off the accelerator...position - it , be pushed or towed, but , does not send power to START. C (OFF): This position unlocks the ignition, steering wheel and transaxle but never try to operate your electrical accessories, such as your shift lever to display some instrument panel warning lights. The switch will...
...accessories. Your engine won't start your vehicle. Notice: Don't try to PARK (P) only when your vehicle is the position to RUN for driving. Starting Your Engine Move your engine warms up to 10 minutes after you can use NEUTRAL (N) only. With your foot off the accelerator...position - it , be pushed or towed, but , does not send power to START. C (OFF): This position unlocks the ignition, steering wheel and transaxle but never try to operate your electrical accessories, such as your shift lever to display some instrument panel warning lights. The switch will...
Owner's Manual
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...accelerator all the way down . To restart when you are driving less than 35 mph (55 km/h), push your vehicle seems... than 35 mph (55 km/h) and AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D) for normal driving. Notice; ice or sand without damaging your transaxle, see If You... into a drive gear while your engine is moving , use NEUTRAL (N) when your vehicle is racing. Don't shift into a drive gear with ... high speed) is for higher speeds. 2-36 Shifting l l l r ~a drive gear while your warranty. Notice: Damage to get out of snow. Going about...drive veryfar that way, your engine doesn't connect with the...
...accelerator all the way down . To restart when you are driving less than 35 mph (55 km/h), push your vehicle seems... than 35 mph (55 km/h) and AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D) for normal driving. Notice; ice or sand without damaging your transaxle, see If You... into a drive gear while your engine is moving , use NEUTRAL (N) when your vehicle is racing. Don't shift into a drive gear with ... high speed) is for higher speeds. 2-36 Shifting l l l r ~a drive gear while your warranty. Notice: Damage to get out of snow. Going about...drive veryfar that way, your engine doesn't connect with the...
Owner's Manual
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... ...3.104 Power Sliding Door Warning Message ...3.54 Door Ajar Warning Message ...3.55 Rear Hatch Ajar Warning Message ...3-56 PASS-Key@Ill Security Message ...3.56 All-Wheel Drive Disable Warning Message ...3.57 Low Fuel Warning Message ...3.57 Driver Information Center (DIC) ...3.58 Audio System(s) ...3.61 Setting the Time for Radios without Radio Data...
... ...3.104 Power Sliding Door Warning Message ...3.54 Door Ajar Warning Message ...3.55 Rear Hatch Ajar Warning Message ...3-56 PASS-Key@Ill Security Message ...3.56 All-Wheel Drive Disable Warning Message ...3.57 Low Fuel Warning Message ...3.57 Driver Information Center (DIC) ...3.58 Audio System(s) ...3.61 Setting the Time for Radios without Radio Data...
Owner's Manual
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...turn the ignition off and then back on , see your dealer right away. If the message stays on again. See All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System on . All-Wheel Drive Disable Warning Message Low Fuel Warning Message United States United States Canada Canada Your vehicle may have this message. To reset the ... to reset the warning message. If the warning message is still on after putting on after adding fuel, you add fuel. w~~-".,- The all-wheel-drive system will be disabled until you need to reset the warning message. If the message stays on until the ~ If your fuel is overheating....
...turn the ignition off and then back on , see your dealer right away. If the message stays on again. See All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System on . All-Wheel Drive Disable Warning Message Low Fuel Warning Message United States United States Canada Canada Your vehicle may have this message. To reset the ... to reset the warning message. If the warning message is still on after putting on after adding fuel, you add fuel. w~~-".,- The all-wheel-drive system will be disabled until you need to reset the warning message. If the message stays on until the ~ If your fuel is overheating....
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... Before Leaving on Wet Roads ...4-17 4- 1 and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Defensive Driving ...4-2 Drunken Driving ...4-2 Control of a Vehicle ...4-5 Braking ...4-6 Traction Control System (TCS) ...4-8 All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System ...4-10 Steering ...4-10 Off-Road Recovery ...4-12 Passing ...4-13 Loss of Control ...4-14 Driving at Night ...4-15 Driving in Rain and on a Long Trip ...4-22 Highway Hypnosis ...4-23 Hill and...
... Before Leaving on Wet Roads ...4-17 4- 1 and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Defensive Driving ...4-2 Drunken Driving ...4-2 Control of a Vehicle ...4-5 Braking ...4-6 Traction Control System (TCS) ...4-8 All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System ...4-10 Steering ...4-10 Off-Road Recovery ...4-12 Passing ...4-13 Loss of Control ...4-14 Driving at Night ...4-15 Driving in Rain and on a Long Trip ...4-22 Highway Hypnosis ...4-23 Hill and...
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...A lot of us is banked, and your vehicle has all-wheel drive (AWD), the AWD system operates automatically without any action required by the driver. All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System If your speed. If the front drive wheels begin to drive the vehicle as required. If there's no traction, inertia will... automatically begin to slip, the rear wheels will keep the vehicle going in a curve depends...
...A lot of us is banked, and your vehicle has all-wheel drive (AWD), the AWD system operates automatically without any action required by the driver. All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System If your speed. If the front drive wheels begin to drive the vehicle as required. If there's no traction, inertia will... automatically begin to slip, the rear wheels will keep the vehicle going in a curve depends...
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... damage drivetrain components. If you have an all -wheel-drive vehicle if any of its wheels on the ground, will damage drivetrain components. Set the parking brake and then remove the key. Notice: Towing an all-wheel-drive vehicle with all -wheel-drive vehicle if any of its wheels on the ground. It can be towed with any...
... damage drivetrain components. If you have an all -wheel-drive vehicle if any of its wheels on the ground, will damage drivetrain components. Set the parking brake and then remove the key. Notice: Towing an all-wheel-drive vehicle with all -wheel-drive vehicle if any of its wheels on the ground. It can be towed with any...
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Wheel Replacement ...5-66 Tire Chains ...5-67 Accessory Inflator ...5-68 If a Tire Goes Flat ...5-69 Changing a Flat Tire ...5-70 Compact Spare Tire ...5-85 UIIIIWIIII Service ...5.3 Doing Your ... and Rotation ...5-62 s When It I Time for New Tires ...5-63 Buying New Tires ...5-64 I #- Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Battery ...5.43 Jump Starting ...5-44 All-Wheel Drive ...5-50 Bulb Replacement ...-5-52 Halogen Bulbs ...5-52 Headlamps ...5-52 Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Parking Lamps ...5-54 Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps...
Wheel Replacement ...5-66 Tire Chains ...5-67 Accessory Inflator ...5-68 If a Tire Goes Flat ...5-69 Changing a Flat Tire ...5-70 Compact Spare Tire ...5-85 UIIIIWIIII Service ...5.3 Doing Your ... and Rotation ...5-62 s When It I Time for New Tires ...5-63 Buying New Tires ...5-64 I #- Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Battery ...5.43 Jump Starting ...5-44 All-Wheel Drive ...5-50 Bulb Replacement ...-5-52 Halogen Bulbs ...5-52 Headlamps ...5-52 Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Parking Lamps ...5-54 Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps...
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...Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to use. See Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6- 15. However, they have an all-wheel-drive vehicle, be on a level surface. See Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections on page 6-17. 5-50 What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to ...bottom of the filler plug hole, you have two additional systems that need to perform the lubricant checks described in this section. All-Wheel Drive If you 'll need lubrication. Add enough lubricant to raise the level to the bottom of lubricant to check the lubricant.
...Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to use. See Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6- 15. However, they have an all-wheel-drive vehicle, be on a level surface. See Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections on page 6-17. 5-50 What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to ...bottom of the filler plug hole, you have two additional systems that need to perform the lubricant checks described in this section. All-Wheel Drive If you 'll need lubrication. Add enough lubricant to raise the level to the bottom of lubricant to check the lubricant.
Owner's Manual
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...be pulled up . If you can be stowed inside the vehicle by the cable provided. On an AWD vehicle, you have a front-wheel-drive vehicle, the hoist is an all-wheel-drive vehicle, after removing the compact spare tire turn the wrench clockwise to raise the cable back up through the.... 5-73 See "Storing the Spare Tire and Tools" and "Storing the Flat Tire on an All-Wheel-Drive Vehicle" later in this section. See "Storing the Flat Tire on a Front-Wheel-Drive Vehicle" later in this cectlx!. 3. See "Secondary Latch System" later in this section. To continue changing the ...
...be pulled up . If you can be stowed inside the vehicle by the cable provided. On an AWD vehicle, you have a front-wheel-drive vehicle, the hoist is an all-wheel-drive vehicle, after removing the compact spare tire turn the wrench clockwise to raise the cable back up through the.... 5-73 See "Storing the Spare Tire and Tools" and "Storing the Flat Tire on an All-Wheel-Drive Vehicle" later in this section. See "Storing the Flat Tire on a Front-Wheel-Drive Vehicle" later in this cectlx!. 3. See "Secondary Latch System" later in this section. To continue changing the ...
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...: Someone standing too close during the procedure could be stowed with the valve stem pointing down. For the secondary latch to read all -wheel-drive, the underbody tire hoist assembly stores only the compact spare tire. If your vehicle if the cable holding the spare tire is damaged.... the instructions could get hurt. To store a flat full-size tire correctly, see "Storing the Flat Tire on an All-Wheel-Drive Vehicle" later in this section. Front-wheel-drive vehicles use the underbody tire hoist assembly to stop a tire from the spare. 5-74 See "Storing the Spare Tire and ...
...: Someone standing too close during the procedure could be stowed with the valve stem pointing down. For the secondary latch to read all -wheel-drive, the underbody tire hoist assembly stores only the compact spare tire. If your vehicle if the cable holding the spare tire is damaged.... the instructions could get hurt. To store a flat full-size tire correctly, see "Storing the Flat Tire on an All-Wheel-Drive Vehicle" later in this section. Front-wheel-drive vehicles use the underbody tire hoist assembly to stop a tire from the spare. 5-74 See "Storing the Spare Tire and ...
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...Store the center cap or the plastic "bolt-on" wheel covers until a full size tire is put back on an All-Wheel-Drive Vehicle 1. When you replace the compact spare with the extension of the vehicle. Tighten them "hand tight" over the wheel nuts, using the folding wrench. 5-83 Put the ... stem pointing toward the front of the shaft. 3. If the vehicle has aluminum wheels, remove the small center cap by tapping the back of the cap with a full-size tire, reinstall the bolt-on a Front-Wheel Drive Vehicle Follow the procedure for storing a spare tire listed previously. Remove the tire...
...Store the center cap or the plastic "bolt-on" wheel covers until a full size tire is put back on an All-Wheel-Drive Vehicle 1. When you replace the compact spare with the extension of the vehicle. Tighten them "hand tight" over the wheel nuts, using the folding wrench. 5-83 Put the ... stem pointing toward the front of the shaft. 3. If the vehicle has aluminum wheels, remove the small center cap by tapping the back of the cap with a full-size tire, reinstall the bolt-on a Front-Wheel Drive Vehicle Follow the procedure for storing a spare tire listed previously. Remove the tire...
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...your vehicle, you want. Using them can damage your vehicle is driven for an extended period with a compact spare tire installed and the all -wheel drive system is correctly inflated. The AWD DISABLE message will last longer and be 60 psi (420 kPa). Keep your compact spare. Check the inflation ...pressure regularly. You may damage your vehicle's all-wheel drive system if your vehicle and can lose air after a time. That can get caught on other vehicles. And don't mix your spare tire is...
...your vehicle, you want. Using them can damage your vehicle is driven for an extended period with a compact spare tire installed and the all -wheel drive system is correctly inflated. The AWD DISABLE message will last longer and be 60 psi (420 kPa). Keep your compact spare. Check the inflation ...pressure regularly. You may damage your vehicle's all-wheel drive system if your vehicle and can lose air after a time. That can get caught on other vehicles. And don't mix your spare tire is...
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~ Usage Steering Wheel Radio Control swc BACKLIGHT Switches (Illumination) Instrument Cluster to PRNDL PCM/PASS KEYKLUSTER Indicators PWR MIRROR Power Remote Control Mirror Switch Cruise Control Module, Switch ..., Theft, Door Ajar Stoplamp Switch Module/Electronic Brake Control nJn.\&&,/E!~ctrgnic Rr21e Tractinn Control Module (EBCM/EBTCM) Evaporative Emissions (EVAP) Canister Vent Solenoid Valve, All-Wheel Drive (AWD) Not Used t E r BLOWER CLUSTER LUSTER STOP LAMP 5-97
~ Usage Steering Wheel Radio Control swc BACKLIGHT Switches (Illumination) Instrument Cluster to PRNDL PCM/PASS KEYKLUSTER Indicators PWR MIRROR Power Remote Control Mirror Switch Cruise Control Module, Switch ..., Theft, Door Ajar Stoplamp Switch Module/Electronic Brake Control nJn.\&&,/E!~ctrgnic Rr21e Tractinn Control Module (EBCM/EBTCM) Evaporative Emissions (EVAP) Canister Vent Solenoid Valve, All-Wheel Drive (AWD) Not Used t E r BLOWER CLUSTER LUSTER STOP LAMP 5-97
Owner's Manual
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... Inspection ...6.15 Fuel System Inspection ...6.16 Engine Cooling System Inspection ...6.16 Throttle System Inspection ...6.16 Transfer Case (Power Transfer Unit) and Carrier Assembly-Differential (Rear Drive Module) All-Wheel Drive Inspection ...6.16 Brake System Inspection ...6.16 Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...6-17 Part E: Maintenance Record ...-6-1 9 Maintenance Schedule ...62 .
... Inspection ...6.15 Fuel System Inspection ...6.16 Engine Cooling System Inspection ...6.16 Throttle System Inspection ...6.16 Transfer Case (Power Transfer Unit) and Carrier Assembly-Differential (Rear Drive Module) All-Wheel Drive Inspection ...6.16 Brake System Inspection ...6.16 Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...6-17 Part E: Maintenance Record ...-6-1 9 Maintenance Schedule ...62 .
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...Inspection Inspect the complete system. Inspect brake lines and hoses for damaged or missing parts. Inspect other brake parts, including drums, wheel cylinders, calipers, parking brake, etc. Check vent hoses at least once a year. Throttle System Inspection Inspect the throttle system ... cracked, swollen or deteriorated. replace as needed . Transfer Case (Power Transfer Unit) and Carrier Assembly-Differential (Rear Drive Module) All-Wheel Drive Inspection Every 12 months or at engine oil change intervals, check rear differential and transfer case and add lubricant when necessary...
...Inspection Inspect the complete system. Inspect brake lines and hoses for damaged or missing parts. Inspect other brake parts, including drums, wheel cylinders, calipers, parking brake, etc. Check vent hoses at least once a year. Throttle System Inspection Inspect the throttle system ... cracked, swollen or deteriorated. replace as needed . Transfer Case (Power Transfer Unit) and Carrier Assembly-Differential (Rear Drive Module) All-Wheel Drive Inspection Every 12 months or at engine oil change intervals, check rear differential and transfer case and add lubricant when necessary...
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... Air Eay irliiaie? ...I -30 Where Are the Air Bags? ...1-96 Air CleanedFiIter, Engine ...5-18 7-4 All Overseas Locations ...All-Wheel Drive ...5-50, 5-85 All-Wheel Drive Disable Warning Message ...3-57 A nn All-Wheel-Drive (AWD)System ...4-10 Aluminum Wheels ...5-91 AM ...3-102 AM-FM Radio ...3-62 Antenna, Fixed Mast ...3-104 Anti-lock BrakeSystem(ABS) ...4-6 Anti-Lock Brake, System...
... Air Eay irliiaie? ...I -30 Where Are the Air Bags? ...1-96 Air CleanedFiIter, Engine ...5-18 7-4 All Overseas Locations ...All-Wheel Drive ...5-50, 5-85 All-Wheel Drive Disable Warning Message ...3-57 A nn All-Wheel-Drive (AWD)System ...4-10 Aluminum Wheels ...5-91 AM ...3-102 AM-FM Radio ...3-62 Antenna, Fixed Mast ...3-104 Anti-lock BrakeSystem(ABS) ...4-6 Anti-Lock Brake, System...
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... Boot and Seal ...6-15 Throttle System ...6-16 Transfer Care (Power Transfer Unit) and Carrier Assembly-Differential (Rear Drive Module) All-Wheel Drive ...6-16 Instrument Panel Cluster ...3-36 Overview ...3-4 Switchbank ...3-21 3-17 Instrument Panel Brightness ...Instrument Panel FuseBlock ...5-96 Interior Lamps ...3-17 Interior Lamps Control ...3-17 Interior Lamps ...
... Boot and Seal ...6-15 Throttle System ...6-16 Transfer Care (Power Transfer Unit) and Carrier Assembly-Differential (Rear Drive Module) All-Wheel Drive ...6-16 Instrument Panel Cluster ...3-36 Overview ...3-4 Switchbank ...3-21 3-17 Instrument Panel Brightness ...Instrument Panel FuseBlock ...5-96 Interior Lamps ...3-17 Interior Lamps Control ...3-17 Interior Lamps ...
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...Inspection ...6-16 Throttle System Inspection ...Transfer Case (Power Transfer Unit) and Carrier Assembly-Differential (Rear Drive Module) All-Wheel Drive Inspection ...6-16 6-4 Using Your ...Your Vehicle and the Environment ...6-2 I Maintenance When Trailer Towing ...4-...43 4-41 Making Turns ...Malfunction Indicator Light ...3-45 1-3 Manual Seats ...ManualWindows ...2-24 Matching Transmitter(s) toYourVehicle ...2-7 Message All-Wheel Drive Disable Warning ...3-57 Center ...3-50 3-54 ChangeEngine Oil ...ChargingSystemIndicator ...3-52 Door Ajar Warning ...3-55 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning ...
...Inspection ...6-16 Throttle System Inspection ...Transfer Case (Power Transfer Unit) and Carrier Assembly-Differential (Rear Drive Module) All-Wheel Drive Inspection ...6-16 6-4 Using Your ...Your Vehicle and the Environment ...6-2 I Maintenance When Trailer Towing ...4-...43 4-41 Making Turns ...Malfunction Indicator Light ...3-45 1-3 Manual Seats ...ManualWindows ...2-24 Matching Transmitter(s) toYourVehicle ...2-7 Message All-Wheel Drive Disable Warning ...3-57 Center ...3-50 3-54 ChangeEngine Oil ...ChargingSystemIndicator ...3-52 Door Ajar Warning ...3-55 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning ...