2005 CHEVROLET VENTURE Owners Manual

Keys...............................................................2-3
Remote Keyless Entry System.........................2-4
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation...........2-5
Doors and Locks.............................................2-8
Door Locks....................................................2-8
Power Door Locks........................................2-10
Last Door Closed Locking..............................2-10
Programmable Automatic Door Locks..............2-11
Lockout Protection........................................2-11
Dual Sliding Doors........................................2-12
Power Sliding Door (PSD)..............................2-15
Liftgate........................................................2-20
Windows........................................................2-22
Manual Windows..........................................2-22
Power Windows............................................2-23
Side Window Latches....................................2-23
Power Rear Quarter Windows........................2-24
Sun Visors...................................................2-24
Theft-Deterrent Systems..................................2-25
Content Theft-Deterrent.................................2-25
PASS-Key
®III ..............................................2-27
PASS-Key®III Operation...............................2-27Starting and Operating Your Vehicle................2-29
New Vehicle Break-In....................................2-29
Ignition Positions..........................................2-30
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)...................2-31
Starting Your Engine.....................................2-31
Engine Coolant Heater..................................2-32
Automatic Transaxle Operation.......................2-33
Parking Brake..............................................2-36
Shifting Into Park (P).....................................2-37
Shifting Out of Park (P).................................2-38
Parking Over Things That Burn.......................2-39
Engine Exhaust............................................2-39
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked.......2-40
Mirrors...........................................................2-41
Manual Rearview Mirror.................................2-41
Outside Power Mirrors...................................2-41
Outside Convex Mirror...................................2-41
Outside Heated Mirrors..................................2-42
OnStar
®System.............................................2-42
HomeLink®Transmitter...................................2-43
Programming the HomeLink®Transmitter.........2-44
Section 2 Features and Controls
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Storage Areas................................................2-47
Glove Box...................................................2-47
Cupholder(s)................................................2-48
Overhead Console........................................2-48
Front Seat Storage Net.................................2-50
Luggage Carrier...........................................2-50
Rear Storage Area........................................2-51
Convenience Net..........................................2-52
Convenience Center......................................2-53Vehicle Personalization...................................2-55
Entering Programming Mode..........................2-55
Delayed Illumination and Exit Lighting..............2-56
Automatic Door Locks...................................2-57
Last Door Locking and Lockout Deterrent.........2-58
Remote Driver Unlock Control........................2-59
Remote Lock and Unlock Conrmation.............2-60
Content Theft-Deterrent System......................2-61
Arming and Disarming the Content
Theft-Deterrent System...............................2-62
Exiting Programming Mode.............................2-64
Section 2 Features and Controls
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Keys
{CAUTION:
Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition
key is dangerous for many reasons. They
could operate the power windows or other
controls or even make the vehicle move. The
children or others could be badly injured or
even killed. Do not leave the keys in a vehicle
with children.
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Your vehicle’s key can be used for the ignition as well
as the driver’s door lock and storage compartments.
If you need a new key, contact your dealer, who
can obtain the correct key code.
Your vehicle has the PASS-Key
®III vehicle theft
system. The key has a transponder in the key head that
matches a decoder in the vehicle’s steering column.
If a replacement key or any additional key is needed,
you must purchase this key from your dealer. The
key will have PK3 stamped on it. Keep the bar code tag
that came with the original keys. Give this tag to your
dealer if you need a new key made.
Any new PASS-Key
®III key must be programmed
before it will start your vehicle. SeePASS-Key®III on
page 2-27for more information on programming
your new key.
Notice:If you ever lock your keys in your vehicle,
you may have to damage the vehicle to get in.
Be sure you have spare keys.
If you ever do get locked out of your vehicle, see
Roadside Assistance Program on page 7-6for more
information.
If your vehicle is equipped with the OnStar
®system with
an active subscription and you lock your keys inside
the vehicle, OnStar
®may be able to send a command to
unlock your vehicle. SeeOnStar®System on page 2-42
for more information.
Remote Keyless Entry System
If equipped, the keyless entry system operates on a
radio frequency subject to Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) Rules and with Industry Canada.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
Changes or modications to this system by other than
an authorized service facility could void authorization to
use this equipment.
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At times you may notice a decrease in range. This is
normal for any remote keyless entry system. If the
transmitter does not work or if you have to stand closer
to your vehicle for the transmitter to work, try this:
Check the distance. You may be too far from your
vehicle. You may need to stand closer during
rainy or snowy weather.
Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may
be blocking the signal. Take a few steps to the
left or right, hold the transmitter higher, and
try again.
Check to determine if battery replacement is
necessary. See “Battery Replacement” under
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation on
page 2-5.
If you are still having trouble, see your dealer or a
qualied technician for service.
Remote Keyless Entry System
Operation
You can lock and unlock
your doors and the liftgate
from about 3 feet (1 m)
up to 30 feet (9 m)
away using the remote
keyless entry transmitter
supplied with your vehicle.
UNLOCK:When you press UNLOCK on the remote
keyless entry transmitter, only the driver’s door will
unlock. If you press UNLOCK again within ve seconds,
all the doors and the liftgate will unlock. If you would
like all the doors to unlock the rst time you press
UNLOCK, seeVehicle Personalization on page 2-55.
With the content theft-deterrent system, the UNLOCK
button on the remote keyless entry transmitter will
disarm the system. SeeContent Theft-Deterrent on
page 2-25for more details.
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When you use your remote keyless entry transmitter to
unlock your vehicle or to operate the power sliding
door(s), the parking lamps will ash to let you know the
command was received.
If you would like to change the way the parking lamps
operate with remote unlock conrmation, seeVehicle
Personalization on page 2-55.
LOCK:To lock all doors, press LOCK on the remote
keyless entry transmitter. SeePower Door Locks
on page 2-10for more details on the power door lock
features. With the content theft-deterrent system,
the LOCK button may arm the system. SeeContent
Theft-Deterrent on page 2-25for more details.
When you use the remote keyless entry transmitter to
lock your vehicle, the parking lamps will ash to let you
know the command has been received. If you press
the LOCK button again, within ve seconds, the horn will
sound and the parking lamps will ash to let you
know the vehicle is already locked.
If you would like to change the way the parking lamps
and horn operate with remote lock conrmation,
seeVehicle Personalization on page 2-55.Remote Alarm
When you press the horn button on the remote keyless
entry transmitter, the parking lamps will ash and the
horn will sound. This will allow you to attract attention,
if needed.
Press this button again to stop the alarm from sounding.
Remote Power Sliding Door Operation
If your vehicle has the power sliding door, your
remote keyless entry transmitter will have a button that
has a van symbol on it. Press it to open or close the
sliding door. SeePower Sliding Door (PSD) on
page 2-15.
If your vehicle has the dual power sliding doors, your
remote keyless entry transmitter will have two buttons
that have a van symbol on them. The van symbol on the
left is for the driver’s side sliding door and the van
symbol on the right is for the passenger’s side sliding
door. SeePower Sliding Door (PSD) on page 2-15.
If the power sliding door(s) is locked, rst unlock
all doors, then press the van symbol to open the power
sliding door(s). The parking lamps will ash when
the right button with the van symbol is pressed and they
will not ash when the left button with the van symbol
is pressed. Press the van symbol again to close
the sliding door(s). SeePower Sliding Door (PSD) on
page 2-15for more information.
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You can operate the power sliding door(s) with the
remote keyless entry transmitter only when the power
sliding door override switch(es) on the overhead console
is turned off. SeePower Sliding Door (PSD) on
page 2-15.
If your vehicle’s fuel ller door is opened, the driver’s side
power sliding door will not open completely. Do not try to
force the door. Once the fuel ller door is closed, the
driver’s side sliding door can be opened normally.
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your
Vehicle
Each remote keyless entry transmitter is coded to
prevent another transmitter from unlocking your vehicle.
If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can
be purchased through your dealer. Remember to bring
any remaining transmitters with you when you go to
your dealer. When the dealer matches the replacement
transmitter to your vehicle, any remaining transmitters
must also be matched. Once your dealer has coded the
new transmitter, the lost transmitter will not unlock
your vehicle. Each vehicle can have a maximum of
four transmitters matched to it.
See your dealer to match transmitters to another
vehicle.
Battery Replacement
Under normal use, the battery in your remote keyless
entry transmitter should last about three years.
You can tell the battery is weak if the transmitter will not
work at the normal range in any location. If you have
to get close to your vehicle before the transmitter works,
it is probably time to change the battery.
Notice:When replacing the battery, use care not to
touch any of the circuitry. Static from your body
transferred to these surfaces may damage the
transmitter.
1. Insert a at object, such as a coin, into the slot on
the side of the transmitter and twist it to separate
the halves.
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2. Gently pry the battery out of the transmitter. Do not
use the metal anges to pop out the battery.
3. Replace the battery.
4. Reassemble the transmitter. Make sure the halves
are snapped together tightly so water will not get in.
5. Press and hold the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons for
seven seconds to synchronize the transmitter.
6. Check the transmitter operation.
Doors and Locks
Door Locks
{CAUTION:
Unlocked doors can be dangerous.
Passengers — especially children — can
easily open the doors and fall out of a
moving vehicle. When a door is locked, the
handle will not open it. You increase the
chance of being thrown out of the vehicle
in a crash if the doors are not locked. So,
wear safety belts properly and lock the
doors whenever you drive.
Young children who get into unlocked
vehicles may be unable to get out. A child
can be overcome by extreme heat and can
suffer permanent injuries or even death
from heat stroke. Always lock your vehicle
whenever you leave it.
Outsiders can easily enter through an
unlocked door when you slow down or
stop your vehicle. Locking your doors can
help prevent this from happening.
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