2004 CHEVROLET VENTURE Owners Manual

Remote Lock and Unlock
Conrmation
If your vehicle has this feature, it allows you to
customize the feedback received when locking or
unlocking your vehicle with the remote keyless entry
transmitter.
Programmable Modes
Mode 1:Both Features Off. Remote lock and unlock
conrmation are disabled.
Mode 2:Exterior Lamps Flash Only
When you use the remote keyless entry transmitter
to lock your vehicle, your parking lamps will ash to
let you know the command has been received.
When you use the remote keyless entry transmitter
to unlock your vehicle or operate your optional
power sliding door(s), your parking lamps will ash
to let you know the command has been received.Mode 3:Exterior Lamps Flash and Horn Sounds
When you use the remote keyless entry transmitter
to lock your vehicle, the horn will sound and your
parking lamps will ash to let you know the
command has been received.
When you use the remote keyless entry transmitter
to unlock your vehicle or operate your optional
power sliding door(s), your parking lamps will ash
to let you know the command has been received.
Mode 4:Exterior Lamps Flash and Horn Sounds on
second LOCK press
When you use the remote keyless entry transmitter
to lock your vehicle, your parking lamps will ash to
let you know the command has been received.
The horn will sound and your parking lamps
will ash if you press the LOCK button again within
ve seconds.
When you use the remote keyless entry transmitter
to unlock your vehicle or operate your optional
power sliding door(s), your parking lamps will ash
to let you know the command has been received.
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Your vehicle was originally programmed to Mode 4. The
mode may have been changed since then. To
determine the current mode, or to change the mode, do
the following:
1. Follow the instructions forEntering Programming
Mode on page 2-62.
2. Press LOCK on the remote keyless entry
transmitter.
3. Count the number of chimes you hear. The number
of chimes indicates the vehicle’s current
programmed mode. If you do not wish to change
the current mode, you can either exit the
programming mode by following the instructions
later in this section or program the next feature
available on your vehicle.
4. Press LOCK to change the current mode.
5. Press LOCK until you hear the number of chimes
corresponding to the mode selection you want.
The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit
the programming mode by following the instructions
later in this section or program the next feature available
on your vehicle.Content Theft-Deterrent System
This feature allows you to turn the content theft deterrent
on and off.
Programmable Modes
Mode 1, Mode 2 and Mode 4:Feature On. If anyone
opens a door or the liftgate while your content
theft-deterrent system is armed, an alarm will sound and
your parking lamps will ash for up to two minutes.
Mode 3:Feature Off. Your content theft-deterrent
system is always disarmed.
Your vehicle was originally programmed to Mode 4. The
mode may have been changed since then. To determine
the current mode, or to change the mode, do the
following:
1. Follow the instructions forEntering Programming
Mode on page 2-62.
2. Turn the parking lamps on, then off.
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3. Count the number of chimes you hear. The number
of chimes indicates the vehicle’s current
programmed mode. If you do not wish to change
the current mode, you can either exit the
programming mode by following the instructions
later in this section or program the next feature
available on your vehicle.
4. Turn the parking lamps on, then off to change the
current mode.
5. Turn the parking lamps on, then off until you hear
the number of chimes corresponding to the mode
selection you want.
The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit
the programming mode by following the instructions
later in this section or program the next feature available
on your vehicle.Arming and Disarming the Content
Theft-Deterrent System
To arm or disarm the content theft-deterrent system, the
system must be turned on by using Modes 1, 2, or 4
listed previously.
This feature allows you to customize the arming and
disarming of the content-theft deterrent system.
Programmable Modes
Mode 1:Power Door Lock Switch Arming Off
The system will arm when you lock the doors with
your key or remote keyless entry transmitter. The
key must be removed from the ignition when
you lock the doors or the content theft-deterrent
system will not arm.
The system will disarm when you unlock the doors
with your key or remote keyless entry transmitter.
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Mode 2:Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter
Arm/Disarm Only
The system will arm when you lock the doors with
your remote keyless entry transmitter. The key
must be removed from the ignition when you lock
the doors or the content theft-deterrent system
will not arm.
The system will disarm when you unlock the doors
with your remote keyless entry transmitter.
While this mode provides increased security, it can be a
problem if your remote keyless entry transmitter is
damaged, lost, or if it fails to operate for any reason
while the content theft-deterrent system is armed. The
content theft-deterrent system must be disarmed for
the engine to run while in Mode 2; your key can
no longer disarm the system.
If your vehicle is equipped with the OnStar
®system,
OnStar®will not be able to remotely unlock your vehicle
if it has been programmed to Mode 2.Mode 3:Standard Arming and Disarming
The system will arm when you lock the doors using
either power door lock switch while any door or the
liftgate is open and the key is removed from the
ignition.
The system will arm when you lock the doors with
your key or remote keyless entry transmitter and
the key is removed from the ignition.
The system will disarm when you unlock the doors
with your key or remote keyless entry transmitter.
Your vehicle was originally programmed to Mode 1. The
mode may have been changed since then. To
determine the current mode, or to change the mode, do
the following:
1. Follow the instructions forEntering Programming
Mode on page 2-62.
2. Insert your spare key fully into any door key
cylinder and turn it to the unlock position.
This step is necessary to prevent accidental
programming of this feature to Mode 2. Do not
program this feature to Mode 2 without rst reading
Mode 2 entirely. The door key cylinder must
remain in the unlock position during
Steps 2 through 4.
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3. Press the button with the horn symbol on the
remote keyless entry transmitter.
4. Count the number of chimes you hear. The number
of chimes indicates the vehicle’s current
programmed mode. If you do not wish to change
the current mode, you can either exit the
programming mode by following the instructions
later in this section or program the next feature
available on your vehicle.
5. Press the panic button to change the current mode.
6. Press the panic button until you hear the number
of chimes corresponding to the mode selection
you want.
7. Remove your key from the door key cylinder.
The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit
the programming mode by following the instructions
next in this section or program the next feature available
on your vehicle.Exiting Programming Mode
To exit programming mode, turn the key from
ACCESSORY to OFF and put the BCM PRGRM fuse
back into the instrument panel fuse block.
After programming a feature, you can exit the
programming mode at anytime. Also, if your vehicle is
equipped with the content theft-deterrent system,
remember to arm the system before exiting.
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✍NOTES
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Instrument Panel Overview...............................3-4
Hazard Warning Flashers................................3-6
Other Warning Devices...................................3-7
Horn.............................................................3-7
Tilt Wheel.....................................................3-7
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.........................3-8
Exterior Lamps.............................................3-16
Interior Lamps..............................................3-18
Switchbanks.................................................3-21
Instrument Panel Switchbank..........................3-21
Overhead Console Switchbank.......................3-22
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)............3-22
Accessory Power Outlets...............................3-25
Climate Controls............................................3-26
Climate Control System.................................3-26
Outlet Adjustment.........................................3-29
Rear Climate Control System
(Without Entertainment System)...................3-29
Rear Climate Control System
(With Entertainment System).......................3-32
Passenger Compartment Air Filter...................3-34Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators............3-36
Instrument Panel Cluster................................3-37
Speedometer and Odometer...........................3-39
Tachometer.................................................3-40
Safety Belt Reminder Light.............................3-41
Air Bag Readiness Light................................3-41
Brake System Warning Light..........................3-42
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light.............3-43
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light . . .3-43
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage..................3-44
Malfunction Indicator Lamp.............................3-45
Fuel Gage...................................................3-49
Message Center.............................................3-50
Service Traction System Warning Message......3-50
Traction Active Message................................3-51
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning
Message..................................................3-52
Charging System Indicator Message................3-52
Low Oil Pressure Message............................3-53
Change Engine Oil Message..........................3-54
Power Sliding Door Warning Message.............3-54
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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Door Ajar Warning Message...........................3-55
Rear Hatch Ajar Warning Message..................3-56
PASS-Key
®III Security Message....................3-56
All-Wheel Drive Disable Warning Message.......3-57
Low Fuel Warning Message...........................3-57
Driver Information Center (DIC).......................3-58
Audio System(s).............................................3-61
Setting the Time for Radios without Radio
Data Systems (RDS)..................................3-61
Setting the Time for Radios with Radio Data
Systems (RDS).........................................3-61
AM-FM Radio...............................................3-62
Radio with CD (Base Level)...........................3-65
Radio with CD (MP3)....................................3-76
Radio with Six-Disc CD.................................3-93Entertainment System..................................3-108
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)
(Without Entertainment System).................3-116
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)
(With Entertainment System).....................3-118
Theft-Deterrent Feature
(Non-RDS Radios)...................................3-119
Theft-Deterrent Feature
(RDS Radios)..........................................3-119
Audio Steering Wheel Controls......................3-120
Radio Reception.........................................3-121
Care of Your CDs and DVDs........................3-121
Care of Your CD and DVD Player.................3-122
Fixed Mast Antenna....................................3-122
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System............3-122
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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