Chevrolet VENTURE 1997 User manual

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0 The 1997 Chevrolet Venture Owner’s Manual
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Seats aad.Restraint Systems.
This section tells you how to use your seats and safety belts pro.perly. It also explains the “SW ~ysteirn.
Features and Controls
This section-explainshow to start and operate your Chevrolet.
Comfort Controls and Audio Systems
This $ecti.on tells you -how to -acljuit the veritiktionand com€Ort controls :and how to operate your audio systeni.
Your Driving and the Road
Here you’ll find helpful information.andtips about the road and how to drive under different conditions.
5 1.1 Problems on theRoad
This section tells what to do if you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or overheated engine, etc.
6-1 Service and Appearance Care
Here the manual tells you how to- keep your Chevrolet running properly ;and looking good.
74 Maintenance Schedule
8-1 CustomerAssistance .Information
This section tells you when to perfom vehicle mdtenance
f what .fluids and lubricants to use.
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This section tells you how to contact Chevrolet for assist-anee -and how to get setvice.and owner puhlications..
.It ,also gives you information on:“Re.porting Safety Defects” on page -8- 10.

GENERAL MOTORS, GM, theGM Emblem,
CHEVROLET,
the CHEVROLET Emblem and the
name
VENTURE are re-gistered tradem-arksof
General Motors Corporation.
This.manua1 includes
the latest information at the time it
was printed.We reserve the right to make changes in the
product after that time without further notice. For
vehicles €irst
sold in Canada, substitute the name
“General Motors
of Canada Limited”for Chevrolet
Motor Division whenever
it appears in this manual.
Pleasekeep
this manual in your Chevrolet, so it will be
there
if you ever needit when you’re on the-road. If you
sell the vehicle, pleaseleavethis manual
in it so the new
owner can useit.
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welcometo the largest
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backed by a proud history of
The dynamic William C. “Billy”
Durant shiftedgearsfrom making
carriages to making cars,
forming half the team that gave
birth to Chevrolet.
That kind of reception from
automotive family in the performance and value.Since auto owners is unmatchedby
world
-- the familyof Chevrolet the first “Classic
Six” rolled off the any othercar manufacturerin
owners.
You have selecteda line
in 19 12, morethan 1 10 million the world.
vehicle designed,engineeredandChevroletcarsand
trucks have
The Chevrolet blend of
craftedbyteamwork, a vehicle worn theChevrolet marque. value and performancehas
Louis Chevrolet, theother half of the team,
at the wheel
of his experimental “Classic
Six, ” which enteredproduction in 1912.
Thatyear 2999 vehicles were produced.
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In 1932 Chevrolet
introduced the
Synchro-Mesh
1 transmissionand
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offereda host of
accessories -- including
such nicetiesas a clock!
white Corvettes
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How to Use this Manual
Many people read their owner’s manual from beginning
to end when they first receive their new vehicle.
If you
do this,it will help you learn about the features and
controls for your vehicle. In this manual, you’ll find
that pictures and words work together to explain
things quickly.
Index
A good place to lookfor what you need is the Index in
the back
of the manual. It’s an alphabetical list of all
that’s in the manual, andthepage number where you’ll
find it.
Safety Warnings and Symbols
You will find a numberof safety cautionsin this book.
We use a box and the word
CAUTION to tell you
about things that could hurt you if you were to ignore
the warning.
These mean there is something that could hurt
you or other people.
In the caution area, we tell you what the hazardis. Then
we tell you what to do to help avoid or reduce the
hazard. Please read these cautions.If you don’t, you or
others could be hurt.
You
will also find a circle
with a slash through it in
this
book. This safety
symbol means “Don’t,”
“Don’t do this,” or “Don’t
let this happen.”

VehicleDamageWarnings Inthenoticearea,wetellyouaboutsnrnethingthat
can damage your vehicle. Many times, this damage
be costly. But the notice will tell you what todo
to help
avoid
the damage.
When you read other manuals, you might
see
CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors
or in different words.
You’ll also see warning labels on your vehicle. They use
the same words, CAUTIONorNOTICE.
Also,
in this book you will find these notices:wouldnot be coveredbyyourwarranty,and itcould
NOTICE:
These mean thereis something that could
damage
your vehicle.

Vehicle Symbols
These are some of the symbols you may find on your vehicle.
For example,
these symbols
are used on
an
original battery:
POSSIBLE A
CAUTION
INJURY
PROTECT
EYES BY
SHIELDING
CAUSTIC
ACID COULD
BATTERY
CAUSE
BURNS
AVOID
SPARKS OR
FLAMES
SPARK
OR ,\I/,
COULD
FLAME
EXPLODE
BAllERY
These symbols
areimportant
for you and
your passengers
whenever your
vehicle is
driven:
DOOR LOCK
UNLOCK
FASTEN
SEAT
BELTS
These symbols
have todo with
your lamps:
SIGNALS e
TURN
RUNNING
0
DAYTIME
LAMPS .
FOG LAMPS $0
These symbols
are on some
of
your controls:
WINDSHIELD
WIPER
WINDSHIELD
DEFROSTER
WINDOW
DEFOGGER
VENTILATING
FAN
These symbols
are used on
warning and
indicator lights:
COOLANT -
TEMP -
CHARGING I-1
BAlTERY
SYSTEM
BRAKE
(0)
COOLANT a
ENGINEOIL e,
PRESSURE
ANTI-LOCK
(@)
BRAKES
Here are some
other symbols
you may see:
FUSE
LIGHTER
rl
HORN b
SPEAKER
b
FUEL B

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Seats and Restraint Systems
Here you’ll find information aboutthe seats in your Chevrolet and how to use your safety belts properly. You can also
learn about some things you should
nut do with air bags and safety belts.
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Seatsand Controls
Manual Seats
Power Seats
Folding Driver’s Seatback
Reclining Front Seatbacks
Manual Lumbar Control
Head Restraints
Rear Seats
Second Row Safety Belt Stowage
Dump and Stow Feature
Solid Bench Seats
SplitBench Seats
Bucket Seats
Why Safety Belts Work
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Questions
Many People Ask About
Safety Belts
How
to Wear Safety Belts Properly
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
Questions and Answers About Air Bags
Rear SeatPassenger Safety Belts
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides
Important for Buckling Children in
Child Restraints
Using the Built-In Child Restraint
Child Restraint Top Straps
How to Use Child Restraints
How to Obtain a Safety Belt Extender
CheckingYour Restraint Systems
Replacing Parts After a Crash
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