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Section

Maintenance Schedule

This

section covers the maintenance required for your vehicle.

Your

vehicle needs these services to retain its safety,

dependability and emission control performance.

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7-4

Introduction

Your Vehicle and the Environment

How

This Section is Organized

Part

Scheduled Maintenance Services

Using

Your

Maintenance Schedule

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7-33

7-34

7-36

Selecting the Right Schedule

Part

Owner Checks and Services

Part

Periodic Maintenance Inspections

Part

Recommended Fluids and Lubricants

Part

Maintenance Record

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Contents6
Index11
Safety Warnings and Symbols11
Vehicle Damage Warnings12
Vehicle Symbols13
Table of Contents14
Seats and Restraint Systems14
Seats and Seat Controls15
- Driver's 4-Way Manual Seat15
- Driver's 6-Way Power Seat16
- Folding Driver's Seatback16
- Reclining Front Seatbacks17
- Manual Front Passenger Seats17
- Head Restraints19
- Manual Lumbar Control19
- Seat Controls19
Rear Seats19
- Second Row Safety Belt Stowage20
- Dump and Stow Feature20
- Solid Bench Seat20
- Second Row Solid Bench Seatch21
- Folding the Seatbacks21
- Removing the Second Row Solid Bench Seat21
- Replacing the Second Row Solid Seat23
- Adjusting the Third Row Solid Bench Seat26
- Folding the Seatback26
- Third Row Solid Bench Seats26
- Removing the Third Row Solid Bench Seat27
- Replacing the Third Row Solid Bench Seat29
- Split Bench Seats31
- Folding or Reclining the Seatbacks31
- Adjusting the Split Bench Seats32
- Removing the Split Bench Seat33
- Replacing the Split Bench Sections35
- Bucket Seats39
- Adjusting the Bucket Seats40
- Removing the Bucket Seats41
- Replacing the Bucket Seats43
- Captain's Chairs46
- Removing the Capstain's Chairs46
- Replacing the Captain's Chairs47
Safety Belts: They're for Everyone48
Why Safety Belts Work50
Here Are Questions Many People Ask about53
Safety Belts -- and the Answers53
- Adults54
- Lap-Shoulder Belt54
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly 1-754
Driver Position54
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster56
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy62
Right Front Passenger Position63
Air Bag Systems63
- How the Air Bag Systems Work65
- Where Are the Air Bags?65
- What Makes an Air Bag Inflate?68
- How Does an Air Bag Restrain?68
- What will You See after an Air Bag Inflates?69
- Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle71
- Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions71
Rear Seat Passengers71
- Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults75
- Lap Belt77
Center Passenger Position (Bench Seat)77
Center Passenger Position (Bucket Seat)79
Smaller Children and Babies81
Children81
Built-In Child Restraint (Option)84
- Securing a Child in the Built-In Child Restraint86
- Removing the Child from the Built-In Child Restraint92
- Storing the Built-In Child Restraint93
Child Restraints95
- Where to Put the Restraint99
- Top Strap101
- Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position102
- Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Seat Position104
- Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Seat Position (Bucket Seat)106
- Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position108
Larger Children111
Safety Belt Extender114
Checking Your Restraint Systems114
- Replacing Restraint System Parts after a Crash115
- Features and Controls118
- Keys119
- Door Locks121
- Power Door Locks122
- Automatic Door Locks123
- Last Door Closed Locking123
- Leaving Your Vehicle124
- Lockout Deterrent124
- Sliding Door Delayed Locking124
- Keyless Entry System125
- Operation126
- Remote All Door Lock126
- Remote Driver's Door and All Door Unlock126
- Remote Lock Confirmation126
- Battery Replacement127
- Matching Transmitters to Your Vehicle127
- Remote Power Sliding Door Operation127
- Replacing the Battery in the Remote Transmitter128
- Overhead Console Switchbank129
- Resynchronizing Your Remote Transmitter129
- Switchbanks129
- Instrument Panel Switchbank130
- Sliding Door130
- Power Sliding Door131
- Sliding Door Lock131
- Resetting the Power Sliding Door136
- Sliding Door Security Lock136
- Canceling the Sliding Door Security Lock137
- Liftgate137
- Key in the Ignition139
- Parking at Night139
- Parking Lots139
- Theft139
- Arming with the Power Lock Switch140
- Content Theft-Deterrent140
- Arming Confirmation141
- Arming with the Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter141
- Arming with Your Key141
- Disarming with Your Key141
- New Vehicle Break-In142
- Nuisance Alarms142
- Ignition Positions143
- Starting Your Engine144
- Engine Coolant Heater146
- To Use the Engine Coolant Heater146
- Automatic Transaxle Operation147
- Parking Brake151
- Shifting into Park152
- Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running153
- Shifting out of Park154
- Torque Lock154
- Engine Exhaut155
- Parking over Things that Burn155
- Running Your Engine While You're Parked156
- Locks and Lighting Choices157
- Delayed Illumination and Exit Lighting158
- Entering Programming Mode158
- Programmable Modes159
- Last Door Closed Locking and Lockout Prevention160
- Remote Driver's Unlock Control161
- Remote Lock and Unlock Confirmation162
- Content Theft-Deterrent System164
- Arming and Disarming the Content Theft-Deterrent System165
- Exiting Programming Mode167
- Manual Windows167
- Power Windows168
- Side Window Latches168
- Horn169
- Power Rear Quarter Windows169
- Rear Side Panels169
- Tilt Wheel169
- Turn and Level Change Signals170
- Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever170
- Headlamp High/Low Beam Changer171
- Turn Signal on Chime171
- Windshield Wipers171
- Windshield Washer172
- Cruise Control173
- Rear Window Washer/Wiper173
- Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control175
- Resuming a Set Speed175
- Ending Cruise Control176
- Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control176
- Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control176
- Using Cruise Control on Hills176
- Exterior Lamps177
- Lamps on Reminder177
- Daytime Running Lamps178
- Instrument Panel Intensity Control178
- Interior Lamps178
- Interior Lamps Control178
- Illuminated Entry179
- Interior Lamps Override Switch179
- Delayed Illumination180
- Exit Lighting180
- Cargo Lamp181
- Dome Lamp181
- Front Reading Lamps181
- Rear Reading Lamps181
- Battery Saver182
- Inside Daynight Rearview Mirror182
- Mirrors182
- Power Remote Control Mirrors182
- Corvex Outside Mirror183
- Glove Box183
- Storage Compartments183
- Compact Overhead Console184
- Overhead Console184
- Garage Door Opener Compartment185
- Reading Lamps185
- Sunglasses Storage Compartment186
- Cupholders187
- Removing and Replacing the Tray187
- Storage bin187
- Front Seat Storage bin188
- Front Seat Storage Net188
- Cargo Net189
- Rear Storage Compartments and Cupholders189
- Side Convenience Nets190
- Luggage Carrier191
- Ashtray and Cigarette Lighter194
- Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirrors195
- Side Ashtrays195
- Sun Visors195
- Visor Vanity Mirrors195
- Accessory Power Outlet197
- Instrument Panel199
- Instrument Panel Cluster201
- Speedometer and Tamper Resistance Odometer202
- Trip Odometer202
- Safety Belt Reminder Light203
- Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators203
- Air Bag Readiness Light204
- Brake System Warninig Light204
- Charging System Indicator Light204
- Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light206
- Traction Control System Warning Light207
- Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge208
- Low Traction Light208
- Engine Temperature Warning Light209
- Low Coolant Light209
- Light Flashing210
- Light on Steady210
- Malfunction Indicator Lamp210
- If the Light Is Flashing211
- If the Light Is on Steady211
- Oil Pressure Light212
- Door Ajar Light213
- Low Oil Level Light213
- Power Sliding Door Warning Light213
- Fuel Gauge214
- Low Fuel Warning Light214
- Compass Variation215
- Driver Information Center215
- Automatic Compass Calibration216
- Manual Compass Calibration216
- Setting the Variance216
- Error Displays217
- Resetting the Trip Computer217
- Trip Computer217
- Comfort Controls and Audio Systems220
- Comfort Controls221
  - Fan Knob221
  - Mode Knob221
  - Temperature Knob221
- Air Conditioning222
- Mode Buttons222
- Defogging and Defrosting223
- Heating223
- Rear Window Defogger (if Equipped)224
- Rear Climate Control (if Equipped)225
  - Rear Fan Control225
  - Rear Comfort Controls226
  - Rear Air Vents227
- Ventilation System227
  - Audio Systems228
  - Setting the Clock for Systems with Automatic Tone Control228
  - Setting the Clock for Systems Without Automatic Tone Control228
  - Ventilation Tips228
- AM-FM Stereo229
  - Finding a Station229
  - Playing the Radio229
  - Pushbuttons229
  - Adjusting the Speakers230
  - Setting the Tone230
- (If Equipped)231
- AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player231
- CD Adapter Kits233
- AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player and234
- Playing a Cassette Tape236
- AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player and238
- Playing a Compact Disc241
- Rear Seat Audio (if Equipped)242
- Remote Compact Disc Player (if Equipped)243
- Theft-Deterrent Feature (if Equipped)245
  - Activating the Theft-Deterrent Feature246
  - Unlocking the Theft-Deterrent Feature after a Power Loss246
  - Disabling the Theft-Deterrent Feature247
  - FM Stereo248
- Tips about Your Audio System248
- Understanding Radio Reception248
- Care of Your Cassette Tape Player249
- Care of Your Compact Discs250
- Care of Your Compact Disc Player251
- Integrated Windshield Antenna251
- Your Driving and the Road254
- Defensive Driving255
- Drunken Driving 4-2256
- Braking259
- Control of a Vehicle259
  - Anti-Lock Brakes260
  - Traction Control System262
  - Using Anti-Lock262
  - Braking in Emergencies263
  - Driving on Curves264
  - Power Steering264
  - Steering Tips264
  - Steering in Emergencies265
- Off-Road Recovery266
- Passing266
- Loss of Control268
- Skidding268
- Driving at Night269
- Night Vision270
- Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads271
  - Driving through Deep Standing Water273
  - Hydroplaning273
  - Some Other Rainy Weather Tips273
- City Driving274
- Freeway Driving275
- Before Leaving on a Long Trip276
- Highway Hypnosis277
- Hill and Mountain Roads277
- Driving on Snow or Ice279
- Winter Driving279
- If You’re Caught in a Blizzard281
- Loading Your Vehicle283
- Electronic Level Control (Option)285
- Towing a Trailer286
  - If You Do Decide to Pull a Trailer287
  - Weight of the Trailer287
  - Weight of the Trailer Tongue288
  - Hitches289
  - Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires289
  - Driving with a Trailer290
  - Safety Chains290
  - Trailer Brakes290
  - Backing up291
  - Following Distance291
  - Making Turns292
  - Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer292
  - Driving on Grades293
  - Parking on Hills293
  - Maintenance When Trailer Towing294
  - When You Are Ready to Leave after Parking on a Hill294
  - Problems on the Road298
- Hazard Warning Flashers299
- Other Warning Devices299
- Jump Starting300
- Towing Your Vehicle305
- Front Towing307
- Engine Overheating310
  - Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode310
  - If Steam Is Coming from Your Engine311
  - If no Steam Is Coming from Your Engine312
  - How to Add Coolant to the Radiator318
- Air Inflator (Option)321
- Changing a Flat Tire321
- If a Tire Goes Flat321
  - Removing the Spare Tire and Tools322
  - Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire325
  - Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools330
- Compact Spare Tire331
  - If You're Stuck: in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow332
  - Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It out333
  - Service and Appearance Care336
  - Doing Your Own Service Work337
- Service337
- Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle338
- Fuel338
  - Filling Your Tank340
  - Fuels in Foreign Countries340
- Filling a Portable Fuel Container342
- Checking Things under the Hood343
- Hood Release343
- Engine Oil346
  - Underhood Lamp346
  - Checking Engine Oil347
  - When to Add Engine Oil347
  - Recommended Sae Viscosity Grade Engine Oils348
  - What Kind of Engine Oil to Use348
  - Engine Oil Additives349
  - When to Change Engine Oil349
  - Air Cleaner350
  - What to Do with Used Oil350
  - Checking or Replacing the Air Cleaner351
  - Passenger Compartment Air Filter Replacement351
- Automatic Transaxle Fluid353
  - How to Check353
  - When to Check and Change353
  - Checking the Fluid Level354
  - How to Add Fluid355
- Engine Coolant356
  - What to Use357
  - Adding Coolant358
  - Checking Coolant358
  - Power Steering Fluid359
  - Radiator Pressure Cap359
  - Thermostat359
  - Adding Washer Fluid360
  - How to Check Power Steering Fluid360
  - When to Check Power Steering Fluid360
- Windshield Washer Fluid360
- Brake Fluid361
- Brakes361
  - What to Add363
  - Brake Wear364
- Battery365
  - Brake Pedal Travel365
  - Replacing Brake System Parts365
  - Vehicle Storage365
- Bulb Replacement366
  - Halogen Bulbs366
  - Headlamps366
  - Front Parking/Turn Signal Lamps369
  - Front Sidemarker371
  - Taillamps372
- Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement374
  - Tires375
  - Inflation - Tire Pressure376
  - Tire Inspection and Rotation377
  - Buying New Tires378
  - When It's Time for New Tires378
  - Uniform Tire Quality Grading379
  - Temperature380
  - Traction380
  - Treadwear380
  - Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance381
  - Wheel Replacement381
  - Tire Chains382
- Appearance Care383
- Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle383
  - Fabric Protection384
  - Special Fabric Cleaning Problems384
  - Using Multi-Purpose Interior Cleaner on Fabric384
  - Cleaning Interior Plastic Components385
  - Cleaning the Built-In Child Restraint Pad385
  - Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel385
  - Cleaning Vinyl385
  - Cleaning Glass Surfaces386
  - Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield, Backglass and Wiper Blades386
  - Weatherstrips386
  - Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses387
- Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle387
  - Finish Care387
  - Washing Your Vehicle387
  - Cleaning Aluminum Wheels388
  - Cleaning Tires388
  - Sheet Metal Damage388
- Chemical Paint Spotting389
- Finish Damage389
- Underbody Maintenance389
- Appearance Care Materials Chart390
  - Engine Identification391
  - Service Parts Identification Label391
- Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)391
- Add-On Electrical Equipment392
- Electrical System392
  - Headlamp Wiring392
  - Power Windows and Other Power Options392
  - Fuses and Circuit Breakers393
  - Instrument Panel Fuse Block393
  - Circuit Breakers394
  - Fuse Usage Chart394
  - Underhood Fuse and Relay Center396
  - Maxi Fuse397
- Replacement Bulbs399
- Capacities and Specifications400
- Engine Specifications400
- Air Conditioning Refrigerants401
- Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts401
- Vehicle Dimensions401
- Maintenance Schedule404
- Introduction405
- Your Vehicle and the Environment405
- How this Section Is Organized406
- Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services407
- Using Your Maintenance Schedule407
  - Short Trip/City Definition408
  - Short Trip/City Intervals408
  - Long Trip/Highway Definition409
  - Long Trip/Highway Intervals409
  - At each Fuel Fill432
  - Engine Coolant Level Check432
  - Engine Oil Level Check432
  - Owner Checks and Services432
  - Automatic Transaxle Check433
  - Key Lock Cylinders Service433
  - Restraint System Check433
  - Wiper Blade Check433
  - Brake-Transaxle Shift Interlock Check434
  - Starter Switch Check434
  - Ignition Transaxle Lock Check435
  - Underbody Flushing Service435
  - Engine Cooling System Inspection436
  - Exhaust System Inspection436
  - Periodic Maintenance Inspections436
  - Throttle System Inspection436
  - Recommended Fluids and Lubricants437
  - Customer Assistance Information444
- Customer Satisfaction Procedure445
- Customer Assistance for Text Telephone447
- Chevrolet Roadside Assistance Program448
- Canadian Roadside Assistance450
- Courtesy Transportation451
- GM Participation in an Alternative Dispute452
- Reporting Safety Defects to the United453
- Warranty Information453
- Ordering Service and Owner Publications454
- Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors454

Brand	Chevrolet
Model	VENTURE 1998
Category	Automobile
Language	English

Chevrolet VENTURE 1998 User Manual

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