Chevrolet VENTURE 2004 User Manual

Seats and Restraint Systems
........................... 1-1
Front Seats
............................................... 1-3
Rear Seats
............................................... 1-6
Safety Belts
............................................. 1-30
Child Restraints
....................................... 1-57
Air Bag Systems
...................................... 1-94
Restraint System Check
.......................... 1-103
Features and Controls
..................................... 2-1
Keys
........................................................ 2-3
Doors and Locks
....................................... 2-9
Windows
................................................. 2-24
Theft-Deterrent Systems
............................ 2-27
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
........... 2-32
Mirrors
.................................................... 2-45
OnStar
®
System
...................................... 2-46
HomeLink
®
Transmitter
............................. 2-47
Storage Areas
......................................... 2-51
Vehicle Personalization
............................. 2-60
Instrument Panel
............................................. 3-1
Instrument Panel Overview
.......................... 3-4
Climate Controls
...................................... 3-26
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators
......... 3-36
Message Center
....................................... 3-50
Driver Information Center (DIC)
.................. 3-57
Audio System(s)
....................................... 3-60
Driving Your Vehicle
....................................... 4-1
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
..... 4-2
Towing
................................................... 4-33
Service and Appearance Care
.......................... 5-1
Service
..................................................... 5-3
Fuel
......................................................... 5-4
Checking Things Under the Hood
................. 5-9
All-Wheel Drive
........................................ 5-51
Bulb Replacement
.................................... 5-52
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
......... 5-59
Tires
...................................................... 5-61
Appearance Care
..................................... 5-96
Vehicle Identification
............................... 5-105
Electrical System
.................................... 5-106
Capacities and Specifications
................... 5-113
Maintenance Schedule
..................................... 6-1
Maintenance Schedule
................................ 6-2
Customer Assistance and Information
.............. 7-1
Customer Assistance and Information
........... 7-2
Reporting Safety Defects
........................... 7-12
Index
................................................................ 1
2004 Chevrolet Venture Owner Manual M

Chevrolet VENTURE 2004 Specifications

General

Brand	Chevrolet
Model	VENTURE 2004
Category	Automobile
Language	English

Summary

Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems

Front Seats

Rear Seats

Safety Belts

Explains proper usage, questions and answers, and specific positions for safety belts.

Child Restraints

Covers older children, infants, young children, and types of child restraint systems.

Air Bag Systems

Explains frontal and side impact air bag systems and their operation.

Section 2 Features and Controls

Doors and Locks

Theft-Deterrent Systems

Describes content theft-deterrent features like alarm systems and arming/disarming.

Starting and Operating Your Vehicle

Covers new vehicle break-in, ignition positions, and starting the engine.

HomeLink® Transmitter

Section 3 Instrument Panel

Instrument Panel Overview

Provides a labeled diagram of the main components of the instrument panel.

Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever

Climate Controls

Covers operation of vent, bi-level, floor, defog, defrost modes, and fan speed.

Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators

Details warning lights, gages, and indicators for vehicle functions and potential issues.

Audio System(s)

Covers radio operation, finding stations, preset stations, and audio controls.

Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle

Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle

Emphasizes defensive driving and the dangers of drunken driving.

Control of a Vehicle

Explains the roles of brakes, steering, and accelerator in vehicle control.

Steering

Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads

Winter Driving

Towing

Covers towing your vehicle, recreational towing, and loading your vehicle.

Section 5 Service and Appearance Care

Service

Covers doing your own service work and recommends using GM parts.

Fuel

Checking Things Under the Hood

Engine Oil

Automatic Transaxle Fluid

Engine Coolant

Brakes

Jump Starting

Tires

Changing a Flat Tire

Section 6 Maintenance Schedule

Maintenance Requirements

Scheduled Maintenance

Details required services based on mileage or time intervals.

Owner Checks and Services

Section 7 Customer Assistance and Information

Customer Assistance and Information

Customer Satisfaction Procedure

Roadside Assistance Program

Details services provided for security while traveling, like fuel delivery and jump starts.

Reporting Safety Defects