1999 Chevrolet Venture Owners Manual

6-64
7-35
1-6
6-5
ii . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-72
2-74
6-36
6-34
6-3
6-5
2-100
6-5
6-58

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Front Sidemarker Lamp Bulb Replacement Front Turn Signal/Parking Lamp Bulb Replacement Fuel

Filling Your Tank Gage In Foreign Countries

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Bin Net

Fuses and Circuit Breakers Gages Engine Coolant Temperature Fuel Speedometer

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2-94
2-100
2-87
2-69
4-30
2-43
2-68
8-5
6-55
4-30
4-30
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Garage Door Opener Compartment GAWR Gear Positions, Automatic Transaxle Glove Box GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) Guide en Français GVWR

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Halogen Bulbs Hazard Warning Flashers Head Restraints Headlamps

Bulb Replacement High/Low Beam Changer On Reminder Wiring

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Hearing Impaired, Customer Assistance Heated Outside Mirrors Heating High-Beam Headlamps Highway Hypnosis Hill and Mountain Roads Hitches, Trailer Hood

Checking Things Under Prop Release

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Horn Hydroplaning Ignition Positions Ignition Transaxle Lock Check Illuminated Entry Inflation, Tire Inflator, Air Inside Day/Night Rearview Mirror Inspections

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Brake System Exhaust Systems

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6-31
5-2
1-6
2-61
6-31
2-56
2-62
6-57
8-4
2-67
3-4
2-56
4-23
4-23
4-35
6-8
6-9
6-8
2-55
4-19

2-38
7-33
2-64
6-40
2-80
2-66
7-34
7-34

9-5

Inspections (Continued)

Instrument Panel

Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Radiator and Heater Hose Steering Suspension Throttle System

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Cleaning Cluster Fuse Block Light Intensity Control Switchbank Interior Lamps

Control Override Switch Jack, Tire Jump Starting Key in the Ignition Key Lock Cylinders Service Keyless Entry System

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Battery Replacement Operation Remote Alarm Remote All Door Lock Remote Driver’s Door and All Door Unlock Remote Lock Confirmation Remote Unlock Confirmation Resynchronizing

7-34
7-34
7-34
7-34
7-34
2-84
6-50
2-86
6-58
2-63
2-12
2-63
2-63
2-63

5-23
5-3

2-32
7-31
2-7
2-10
2-8
2-9
2-8
2-8
2-9
2-9
2-11
2-2

Keys

9-6

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Labels Certification/Tire Service Parts Identification Tire-Loading Information Vehicle Identification Number

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Lamps

Cargo Delayed Illumination Dome Exit Lighting Exterior Illuminated Entry Interior On Reminder

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Last Door Closed Locking Last Door Closed Locking and Lockout Prevention Leaving Your Vehicle Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running Liftgate Lighter Lights

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Air Bag Readiness Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Brake System Warning Charging System Indicator Check Engine Door Ajar Engine Temperature Warning Low Coolant Warning Low Fuel Warning Low Oil Level Low Traction

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4-29
6-56
4-29
6-56
2-66
2-64
2-66
2-65
2-61
2-64
2-63
2-62
2-6
2-16
2-7
2-49
2-31
2-79
1-40, 2-89
2-91, 4-7
2-90, 6-28
2-89
2-95
2-100
2-93
2-94, 6-24
2-101
2-99, 6-11
2-93, 4-9

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Oil Pressure PASS-Key III Security Power Sliding Door Light Safety Belt Reminder Service Engine Soon Traction Control System Warning

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Loading Your Vehicle Lockout Deterrent Locks

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Automatic Door Canceling the Sliding Door Security Cylinders Door Ignition Transaxle Check Key Lock Cylinder Service Last Door Closed Locking Lockout Deterrent Power Door Sliding Door Sliding Door Child Security Sliding Door Delayed Locking

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Loss of Control Low Coolant Warning Light Low Fuel Warning Light Low Oil Level Light Low Traction Light Lubricants and Fluids Lubrication Service, Body Luggage Carrier Lumbar Control Maintenance, Normal Replacement Parts Maintenance Record

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2-98
2-100
2-99
1-23, 2-88
2-95
2-92, 4-10
4-29
2-7
2-6
2-31
7-31
2-4
7-33
7-31
2-6
2-7
2-5
2-24
2-29
2-6
4-15
2-94, 6-24
2-101
2-99, 6-11
2-93, 4-9
7-35
7-31
2-75
1-4

6-65
7-37

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Maintenance Schedule

How This Section is Organized Long Trip/Highway Definition Long Trip/Highway Intervals Owner Checks and Services Periodic Maintenance Inspections Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Scheduled Maintenance Services Short Trip/City Definition Short Trip/City Intervals

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Maintenance, Underbody Maintenance When Trailer Towing Malfunction Indicator Lamp Matching Transmitters to Your Vehicle Mirrors

Convex Outside Heated Outside Inside Day/Night Rearview Power Remote Control Visor Vanity

Mountain Roads Multifunction Alarm Locks and Lighting Choices

Arming and Disarming the Content Theft-Deterrent System Automatic Door Locks Content Theft-Deterrent System Delayed Illumination and Exit Lighting Entering Programming Mode Exiting Programming Mode Last Door Closed Locking and Lockout Prevention Remote Driver’s Unlock Control Remote Lock and Unlock Confirmation

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Multifunction Lever

7-1
7-2
7-6
7-7
7-30
7-34
7-35
7-4
7-5
7-5
6-54
4-39
2-95
2-10
2-66
2-67
2-67
2-66
2-67
2-79
4-23
2-13
2-21
2-15
2-19
2-14
2-14
2-23
2-16
2-17
2-18
2-55

9-7

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2-73
2-44
2-37
4-16
6-65

Net, Cargo NEUTRAL (N) New Vehicle “Break-In” Night Vision Normal Replacement Parts Maintenance Odometer Odometer, Trip Off-Road Recovery Oil, Engine Oil Pressure Light OnStar SystemR Overhead Console Overhead Console Switchbank Overheated Engine Protection Overheating Engine Owner Checks and Services Owner Publications, Ordering Paint Spotting, Chemical PARK (P) Automatic Transaxle Shifting Into Shifting Out of

Parking

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2-87
2-87
4-13
2-102, 6-11
2-98
2-80
2-69
2-12
5-10
5-9
7-30
8-12

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At Night Brake Brake Mechanism Check Lots Over Things That Burn With a Trailer

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Passenger Compartment Air Filter Replacement

6-54
2-43
2-48
2-50
2-33
2-47
7-33
2-33
2-51
4-39
6-16

9-8

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Passing PASS-KeyR III PASS-KeyR III Security Light Payload Periodic Maintenance Inspections Portable Fuel Container, Filling a Power

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Power Sliding Door Light Power Steering Fluid

Accessory Outlets Door Locks Option Fuses Remote Control Mirrors Seat Steering Windows

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How to Check What to Use When to Check

Pregnancy, Use of Safety Belts Pretensioners, Safety Belts Problems on the Road Publications, Service and Owner Radiator Radiator Pressure Cap Radio Reception Radios Rain, Driving In Reading Lamps Rear

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Air Vents Cargo Lamp Climate Control

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4-13
2-35
2-100
4-31
7-34
6-7
2-83
2-5
6-57
2-67
1-3
4-11
2-53
2-99
6-25
6-25
6-25
6-25
1-36
1-46
5-1
8-12
5-17
6-21
3-29
3-9
4-17
2-65
3-7
2-66
3-5

Comfort Controls Fan Control Outside Seat Position Safety Belt Comfort Guides Seat Audio Seat Passengers Seats Storage Compartments Window Defogger Windshield Washer

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Rearview Mirror, Inside Day/Night Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Recovery Tank, Coolant Recreational Vehicle Towing Refrigerants, Air Conditioning Remote Compact Disc Player Remote Operation of the Power Sliding Door Removing

Bucket Seats Split Bench Seat

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Replacement

Bulbs Parts Wheel Replacing

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Bucket Seats Safety Belts Seat and Restraint System Parts After a Crash Split Bench Seat

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Reporting Safety Defects Resetting the Power Sliding Door Restraints

Checking Head

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3-6
3-6
1-46
1-50
3-23
1-46
1-6
2-72
3-5
2-58
2-66
7-35
5-14
4-29
6-65
3-25
2-9
1-16
1-10
6-64
6-65
6-45
1-18
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1-91
1-11
8-10
2-30
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1-6

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Reminder Light Replacing Parts After a Crash Second Row Safety Belt Stowage System Check Restraints, Child Resynchronization REVERSE (R) Right Front Passenger Position Roadside Assistance Roadside Assistance, Canadian Rocking Your Vehicle Rotation, Tires Safety Belt Extender Safety Belts Adults Care Center Rear Passenger Position (Bench Seat) Center Rear Passenger Position (Bucket Seat) Children Driver Position Extender How to Wear Properly Incorrect Usage Lap Belt Lap-Shoulder Larger Children Passenger Position Pretensioners Questions and Answers Rear Comfort Guides Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions Rear Seat Passengers Replacing After a Crash

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1-23, 2-88
1-91
1-7
7-31
1-70
2-11
2-44
1-37
8-6
8-7
5-33
6-41
1-90
1-22
1-28
6-50
1-52
1-54
1-56
1-28
1-90
1-28
1-31, 1-88, 1-89
1-52, 1-54
1-28, 1-47
1-87
1-37
1-46
1-27
1-50
1-46
1-46
1-91
9-9

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Safety Belts (Continued)

Right Front Passenger Position Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster Smaller Children and Babies Use During Pregnancy Why They Work

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Safety Chains Safety Defects, Reporting Safety Warnings and Symbols Scheduled Maintenance Services Seat Controls Seatback Folding Reclining Front

Seats

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Controls Driver’s Four-Way Manual Flip and Fold Feature Lumbar Control Manual Front Passenger Power Rear Restraint Systems Seat Controls Second Row Safety Belt Stowage Securing a Child Restraint

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Bulletins, Ordering Engine Soon Light Manuals, Ordering Parts Identification Label Publications, Ordering Work, Doing Your Own

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1-37
1-30
1-56
1-36
1-24
4-36
8-10
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1-6
1-4
1-6
1-2
1-7
1-4
1-3
1-3
1-6
1-1
1-2, 1-6
1-7
1-76
2-45
6-2
8-12
2-95
8-12
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Service and Appearance Care Service and Owner Publications Service and Owner Publications, Ordering in Canada Service Publications Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle Sheet Metal Damage Shifting

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Automatic Transaxle Into PARK (P) Out of PARK (P)

Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster Side Ashtrays Side Convenience Net Signaling Turns Skidding Sliding Door Delayed Locking Spare Tire, Compact Specifications and Capacities Specifications, Engine Speech Impaired, Customer Assistance Speedometer Split Bench Seat

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Adjusting Folding or Reclining the Seatback Removing Replacing

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In Emergencies Power

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6-1
8-12
8-11
8-12
1-45
6-54
2-43
2-48
2-50
1-30
2-79
2-74
2-56
4-15
2-6
5-31
6-64
6-65
8-4
2-87
1-8
1-9
1-8
1-10
1-11
6-49
7-32
2-40
5-10, 5-11
4-11
4-12
4-11

Stains, Cleaning Starter Switch Check Starting Your Engine Steam Steering

Tips Wheel, Tilt

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Storage

Bin Compartments Removing and Replacing the Tray Front Seat

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Storage, Vehicle Storing a Flat or Spare Tire Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow Sun Visors Sunglasses Storage Compartment Supplemental Restraint System Switchbanks Symbols, Vehicle Taillamp Bulb Replacement Tape Player Care Theft Theft-Deterrent Feature THEFTLOCKR Thermostat THIRD (1) Gear Tilt Steering Wheel Time, Setting the Tire Chains Tire Loading Tire-Loading Information Label Tires

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Alignment and Balance Buying New Chains Changing a Flat Cleaning

4-11
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2-68
2-72
2-74
6-30
5-30
5-32
2-79
2-71
1-37
2-12
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3-30
2-32
3-27
3-27
6-21
2-45
2-55
3-9
6-47
4-29
4-29
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6-45
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Compact Spare Inflation Inflation Check Inspection and Rotation Loading Pressure Storing a Flat or Spare Temperature Traction Treadwear Uniform Quality Grading Used Wheel Replacement Wear Indicators Wheel Replacement When It’s Time for New

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Top Strap Torque Lock Torque, Wheel Nut Towing

a Trailer Recreational Vehicle Your Vehicle

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Traction Control System Traction Control System Warning Light Trailer

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Brakes Driving on Grades Driving with Hitches Maintenance When Towing Parking on Hills Safety Chains Tongue Weight Total Weight on Tires

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5-31
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Transaxle Fluid, Automatic Transmitters, Keyless Entry Transportation, Courtesy Trip

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Computer Odometer TTY Users Turn Signal and Lane Change Signals Turn Signal Reminder on Chime Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer Underbody Flushing Service Underbody Maintenance Underhood Fuse and Relay Center Vehicle Control Damage Warnings Dimensions Identification Number Loading Storage

Ventilation System Visors

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Lighted Vanity Mirrors Sun Vanity Mirrors

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Warning Devices Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators Warranty Information Washer Fluid, Windshield Washing Your Vehicle Weatherstrip Lubrication Weatherstrips Wheel

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Alignment Nut Torque Replacement Used Replacement Wrench Windows Power Power Rear Quarter Side Latches Side Panels

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Windshield Washer

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Fluid Fluid Level Check Rear

Windshield Wiper

Rear Blade Replacement Fuses

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Winter Driving Wiper Blade Check Wiper Blades, Cleaning Wiring, Headlamp Wrench, Wheel

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7-31
6-52
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5-29, 6-66
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5-23
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2-53
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2-57
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The 1999 Chevrolet Venture Owner’s Manual

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Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to use your seats and safety belts properly. It also explains the “SIR” system. Features and Controls This section explains how to start and operate your vehicle. Comfort Controls and Audio Systems This section tells you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to operate your audio system. Your Driving and the Road Here you’ll find helpful information and tips about the road and how to drive under different conditions. Problems on the Road This section tells you what to do if you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or overheated engine, etc. Service and Appearance Care Here the manual tells you how to keep your vehicle running properly and looking good. Maintenance Schedule This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what fluids and lubricants to use. Customer Assistance Information This section tells you how to contact Chevrolet for assistance and how to get service and owner publications. It also gives you information on “Reporting Safety Defects” on page 8-10. Index Here’s an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual. You can use it to quickly find something you want to read.

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We support voluntary technician certification.

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 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 can use it.

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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:

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ECopyright General Motors Corporation 1998
All Rights Reserved

The Heritage of Chevrolet

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The dynamic William C. “Billy” Durant shifted gears from making carriages to making cars, forming half the team that gave birth to Chevrolet.

Welcome to the largest automotive family in the

vehicle backed by a proud

worn the Chevrolet marque.

history of performance and

That kind of reception from

world -- the family of Chevrolet

value. Since the first “Classic

auto owners is unmatched by

owners. You have selected a

Six” rolled off the line in 1912,

any other car manufacturer in

vehicle designed, engineered

more than 110 million

the world.

and crafted by teamwork, a

Chevrolet cars and trucks have

Louis Chevrolet, the other half of the team, at the wheel of his experimental “Classic Six,” which entered production in 1912. That year 2999 vehicles were produced.

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The Chevrolet blend of

created for the pleasure of the

into each vehicle. It’s not

value and performance has

open road.

surprising that for 80 years

become an American

Every decade, Chevrolet

“Genuine Chevrolet” has been

tradition -- whether bred for

has reinforced its heritage

America’s automobile.

the racetrack like the legendary

of affordable performance

We’re proud to continue that

Corvette and Camaro, or

with quality and value crafted

heritage in your Chevrolet,

In 1932 Chevrolet introduced the Synchro-Mesh transmission and offered a host of accessories -- including such niceties as a clock!

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The legacy of America’s favorite sportscar began in 1953, when 319 hand-assembled white Corvettes launched the first use of a fiberglass body in a production car.

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The 1957 Chevy started a romance with the American public -- and was powered by an available fuel-injected V8.

Your new Chevrolet continues a tradition of quality and value.

and we are pledged to

make ownership of your

Chevrolet an enjoyable

and rewarding experience.

60’s automotive excitement included Chevrolet landmarks like the Corvette Sting Ray, the sporty Camaro, and powerplants like the legendary 327 V8.

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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 look for what you need is the Index in back of the manual. It’s an alphabetical list of what’s in the manual, and the page number where you’ll find it. Safety Warnings and Symbols You will find a number of safety cautions in 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.

CAUTION:

These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people.

In the caution area, we tell you what the hazard is. 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.”

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Vehicle Damage Warnings Also, in this book you will find these notices:

NOTICE:

These mean there is something that could damage your vehicle.

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In the notice area, we tell you about something that can damage your vehicle. Many times, this damage would not be covered by your warranty, and it could be costly. But the notice will tell you what to do 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, CAUTION or NOTICE.

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Vehicle Symbols These are some of the symbols you may find on your vehicle.

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These symbols have to do with your lamps:

These symbols are on some of your controls:

These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights:

Here are some other symbols you may see:

These symbols are important for you and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven:

DOOR LOCK UNLOCK

FASTEN SEAT BELTS

POWER WINDOW

MASTER LIGHTING SWITCH

TURN SIGNALS

PARKING LAMPS

HAZARD WARNING FLASHER

DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS

AIR BAG

FOG LAMPS

For example, these symbols are used on an original battery:

CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY

PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING

CAUSTIC BATTERY ACID COULD CAUSE BURNS

AVOID SPARKS OR FLAMES

SPARK OR FLAME COULD EXPLODE BATTERY

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WINDSHIELD WIPER

WINDSHIELD WASHER

WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER

REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER

VENTILATING FAN

ENGINE COOLANT TEMP

BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM

BRAKE

FUSE

LIGHTER

HORN

COOLANT

SPEAKER

ENGINE OIL PRESSURE

ANTI-LOCK BRAKES

FUEL

Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems

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Here you’ll find information about the seats in your vehicle and how to use your safety belts properly. You can also learn about some things you should not do with air bags and safety belts.

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Seats and Seat Controls Rear Seats Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts -- and the Answers How to Wear Safety Belts Properly Driver Position Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Right Front Passenger Position Air Bag Systems Safety Belt Pretensioners Rear Seat Passengers

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Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults Center Passenger Position (Bench Seat) Center Passenger Position (Bucket Seat) Children Built-in Child Restraint (Option) Child Restraints Larger Children Safety Belt Extender Checking Your Restraint Systems Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash

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Seats and Seat Controls This section tells you about the seats -- how to adjust them, take them out, put them back in and fold and unfold them. Driver’s 4-Way Manual Seat

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To raise the seat, pull up on the lever on the front right side of the seat. To lower the seat, push the lever down.

CAUTION:

You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver’s seat while the vehicle is moving. The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you don’t want to. Adjust the driver’s seat only when the vehicle is not moving.

Use the lever on the front left side of the seat to adjust the seat forward or rearward. Pull up the lever on the front of the seat to unlock it. Slide the seat to where you want it. To make sure the seat is locked into place, release the lever and try to move the seat with your body. 1-2

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6-Way Power Seat (Option)

To move the seat, pull up the lever on the front of the seat to unlock it.

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Slide the seat to where you want it. To make sure the seat is locked into place, release the lever and try to move the seat with your body.

To adjust the six-way power seat: Front Control (A): Raise the front of the seat by holding the switch up. Hold the switch down to lower the front of the seat. Center Control (B): Move the seat forward or rearward by holding the control to the front or rear. Raise or lower the seat by holding the control up or down. Rear Control (C): Raise the rear of the seat by holding the switch up. Hold the switch down to lower the rear of the seat.

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The knob for the lumbar control is located on the side of the seat.

Reclining Front Seatbacks All front seats recline.

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To adjust the seatback, turn this knob. It is easier to recline the seat if you lean forward, taking your weight off the seatback.

Turn this knob to adjust the support for the lower back.

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CAUTION:

Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety belts can’t do their job when you’re reclined like this. The shoulder belt can’t do its job because it won’t be against your body. Instead, it will be in front of you. In a crash you could go into it, receiving neck or other injuries. The lap belt can’t do its job either. In a crash the belt could go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at your pelvic bones. This could cause serious internal injuries. For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion, have the seatback upright. Then sit well back in the seat and wear your safety belt properly.

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But don’t have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving.

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Floor Seat Pin Diagram

When you replace the seats in the vehicle, be sure to follow the label on the back of the seat for proper location. Follow the diagram above when the text in this manual tells you what sets of floor cups to use for each seat.

Head Restraints Head restraints are fixed on some models and adjustable on others. Slide an adjustable head restraint up or down so that the top of the restraint is closest to the top of your ears. This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash. Folding Seatbacks

The seatbacks on the second row seats fold forward to put items behind the left and right seats. Lift the lever and fold the seatback forward. The seatback will lock into place when you push it back to the upright position.

Rear Seats Seat Controls The rear seats in your vehicle have levers and straps used to adjust, remove and replace the seats. By using the levers and straps, in the correct order, you can easily remove the seats from your vehicle. 1-6

Second Row Safety Belt Stowage If your vehicle has seats in the third row, there is a sleeve on the second row outside safety belt to store the safety belt while entering and exiting the third row of the vehicle. If your vehicle has a split bench seat in the second row, follow this procedure: D Pull the belt out and slide the sleeve along the belt

until it reaches the patch of VelcroR on the roof.

D Simply press the sleeve against the Velcro patch to

secure it in place.

Do not have the second row outside safety belt stored if someone is sitting in the second row outside position. To release the second row outside safety belt, just pull the sleeve away from the Velcro patch and use the safety belt as usual. The sleeve should slide freely when not in use. There is also a clip on the safety belt used to secure the belt after it is disconnected from the mini-buckle. When removing the split second row bench seat, secure the loose end of the safety belt in this clip. This will keep the safety belt from dangling and possibly striking something.

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Flip and Fold Feature The rear seats in your vehicle, except the captain’s chairs, can be folded forward. Use this feature for exiting and entering third row seats. 1. Push the adjustable head restraints fully down. 2. Fold the seatback flat on the seat. If the seat adjusts,

slide it all the way back.

3. Release the rear set of hooks from the floor pins;

hang on to the straps as the seat folds forward.

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To raise a seatback, pull the nylon strap while raising the seatback until it locks upright.

To fold down the seatback, lift up on this lever located on the front of the seatback.

Split Bench Seats If you have the split bench seat (50/50 or 40/60), the seatbacks can be folded down individually and the sections can be removed individually. The sections can also be adjusted forward or rearward individually. The second row (40/60) split bench may be equipped with built-in child restraint(s). See “Built-In Child Restraint” in the Index.

Folding or Reclining the Seatbacks The seatbacks on each section of the split bench seat can be either folded down or reclined. The following explains how to use either the nylon strap or the lever to fold or recline the seatbacks.

To fold down the seatback, pull this nylon strap on the rear of the seat.

Use the lever to raise or lower the seatback to the desired position. When raising or reclining a seatback to an upright position, push and pull on the seatback to check that it is locked upright.

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Adjusting the Split Bench Seats There are two adjustment levers on each section of the split bench seats to adjust the seat forward or rearward.

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The other lever is located on the rear of the seat.

One is located below the center, in the front of each section of the split bench.

Lift up either lever and slide the seat forward to allow for extra storage behind the seat, or slide the seat back to allow extra room for passengers. Release the lever. Push and pull on the seat to be sure it is locked into place.

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5. From behind the bench seat, pull the nylon strap at the base of the seat to release the rear latches from the floor pins. Do not let go of the straps until the seat is folded all the way forward.

Removing the Split Bench Seat Make sure the seatback is in the upright position and that the safety belts are on the correct section of the seat. The head restraints should be fully down. 1. For the second row split bench, with the seatback in the upright position, unhook the side attachment for the safety belt. This mini-buckle is located on the right side of the seat.

2. Push the red center of

the buckle up with a small pointed object -- like a key or a pen to remove the seat belt, if needed.

3. Lift the seatback recliner lever or pull the nylon strap

on the back of the seat to fold the seatback forward.

4. Slide the seat all the way back by lifting either one of

the adjustment bars and sliding the seat fully rearward.

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Replacing the Split Bench Sections Don’t put the sections of the bench seat in so they face rearward because they won’t latch that way. If you want more storage room behind the seat, adjust each section by sliding it forward. The split benches have seat position labels, located on the back of each seat, showing where the seat must go. Follow that diagram. D The left (40) section of the 40/60 split bench uses the

A and B sets of floor cups.

D The right (60) section of the 40/60 split bench uses

the C and D sets of floor cups.

D The left section of the 50/50 split bench uses the G

and H sets of floor cups.

D The right section of the 50/50 split bench uses the I

and J sets of floor cups.

See “Seat Controls” in the beginning of this section for more details. The seat must be placed in the proper location for the legs to attach correctly. Make sure the seat is in the full rear position before beginning this procedure.

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6. To unlatch the front latches, squeeze the angled latch

release bar toward the straight crossbar.

7. Remove the seat by rocking it slightly toward the

rear of the vehicle and then pulling it out.

Repeat these steps for the other section of the split bench seat.

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To do this, the bench seat will need to be angled so that the front hooks clear the floor pins.

1. Squeeze the angled bar toward the solid crossbar

while placing the front hooks of the bench seat onto the front two floor pins.

If the front legs are not attached correctly, the rear legs will not attach to the rear set of floor pins.

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CAUTION:

A seat that isn’t locked into place properly can move around in a collision or sudden stop. People in the vehicle could be injured. Be sure to lock