Manual chevrolet venture

Bumper-to-Bumper
3-years/36,000 miles (60 000 km)
Limited Warranty
Every 2000 Venture under warranty is backed with the following services:

1-800-CHEV-USA
( For vehicles purchased in Canada, call 1-800-268-6800)
that provides in an emergency:

Courtesy Transportation

Free lockout assistance Free dead-battery assistance Free out-of-fuel assistance Free flat-tire change Emergencytowing

2000 Chevrolet Venture Owner's Manual

Litho in U.S.A. Part Number 10423670 A First Edition

© Copyright General Motors Corporation 1999 All Rights Reserved

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Table of Contents
Seats and Restraint Systems
Section 1

Seats and Seat Controls Safety Belts

Air Bag Systems Child Restraints

Features and Controls
Section 2

Keys and Door Locks Keyless Entry System (Option)Automatic Transaxle Parking Brake Windows Tilt Wheel Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Windshield Wipers Cruise Control (Option)

Interior and Exterior Lamps Mirrors Storage Compartments Convenience Net (Option) Accessory Power Outlets OnStar® System (If Equipped) Instrument Panel, Warning Lights and Gages Driver Information Center (Option)

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Comfort Controlsand Audio Systems
Section 3

Heating and Air Conditioning Setting the Radio Clock

Radio/Cassette Player/CD Player Radio Theft-Deterrent Feature (If Equipped)

Your Driving and the Road
Section 4

Defensive Driving Drunken Driving Control of a Vehicle Braking Steering

Driving Tips for Various Road Conditions Recreational Vehicle Towing Loading Your Vehicle Towing a Trailer

Problemson the Road
Section 5

Hazard Warning Flashers Jump Starting Towing Your Vehicle

Engine Overheating Changing a Flat Tire If You're Stuck

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Service and Appearance Care
Section 6

Fuel Checking Fluids and Lubricants GM Oil Life System™ Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Passenger Compartment Air Filter Brakes Bulb Replacement

Windshield Wiper Blade ReplacementTires and Wheels Appearance Care Electrical System/Fuses and Circuit Breakers Capacities and Specifications Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts

Maintenance Schedule
Section 7

Scheduled Maintenance Owner Checks and Services Periodic Maintenance Inspections

Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Maintenance Records

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Customer Assistance Information
Section8

Customer Satisfaction Procedures Customer Assistance Offices Roadside Assistance and Courtesy Transportation

Warranty Information Reporting Safety Defects on page 8-10 Service Publications

Index
Section 9

In the Index you will find an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual. You can use it to quickly find something you want to read.

Please refer to the lastpage of this manual for your Service Station Guide v

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GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem and the name VENTURE are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. This manual includes the latest information at the time it was printed. We reserve the right to make changes in the product after that time withoutfurther notice. For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the name “General Motors of Canada Limited” for Chevrolet Motor Division whenever it appears in this manual. Please keep this manual in your vehicle, so it will be there if you ever need it when you’re on the road. If you sell the vehicle, please leave this manual in it so the new owner can use it.

For Canadian Owners Who Prefer aFrench Language Manual:
Aux propriétaires canadiens: Vous pouvez vous procurer un exemplaire de ce guide en français chez votre concessionaire ou au: DGN Marketing Services Ltd. 1577 Meyerside Dr. Mississauga, Ontario L5T 1B9

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How to Use this Manual
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