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2001 Chevrolet Venture Owner's Manual

Litho in U.S.A. Part Number 10423824 A First Edition

© Copyright General Motors Corporation 2000 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 Restraint Systems for Children

Features and Controls
Section 2

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

Mirrors Storage Compartments Convenience Net (Option) Accessory Power Outlets OnStar® System (If Equipped) HomeLink® Transmitter (Option) Instrument Panel, Warning Lights and Gages Driver Information Center (Option) RearParking Assist (Option)

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Comfort Controls and Audio Systems
Section 3

Heating and Air Conditioning Setting the Radio Clock

Radio/Cassette Player/CD Player Radio Theft-Deterrent Feature

Your Driving and the Road
Section 4

Defensive Driving Drunken Driving Control of a Vehicle Braking Steering

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

Problems on 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 FilterBrakes Bulb Replacement

Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Tires 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
Section 8

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 quicklyfind something you want to read.

Please refer to the last page 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 theright to make changes after that time without further 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 canuse it.

For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a French Language Manual:
Aux propriétaires canadiens: Vous pouvez vous procurer un exemplaire de ce guide en français chez votre concessionaire ou au: Helm, Incorporated P.O. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207

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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.

CAUTION:
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