2005 CHEVROLET VENTURE child restraint

Vinyl
Use warm water and a clean cloth.
Rub with a clean, damp cloth to remove dirt. This
may have to be done more than once.
Things like tar, asphalt, and shoe polish will stain if
they are not removed quickly. Use a clean cloth
and vinyl cleaner. See your dealer for this product.
Leather
Use a soft cloth with lukewarm water and a mild soap or
saddle soap and wipe dry with a soft cloth. Then, let
the leather dry naturally. Do not use heat to dry.
For stubborn stains, use a leather cleaner.
Never use oils, varnishes, solvent-based or abrasive
cleaners, furniture polish, or shoe polish on leather.
Soiled or stained leather should be cleaned
immediately. If dirt is allowed to work into the nish,
it can harm the leather.
Instrument Panel
Use only mild soap and water to clean the top surfaces
of the instrument panel. Sprays containing silicones
or waxes may cause annoying reections in the
windshield and even make it difficult to see through the
windshield under certain conditions.
Interior Plastic Components
Use only a mild soap and water solution on a soft cloth
or sponge. Commercial cleaners may affect the
surface nish.
Child Restraint Pad
The built-in child restraint pad is attached to the seat
frame with fastener strips. You can remove the pad and
hand wash it with mild soap and water.
Glass Surfaces
Notice:If you use abrasive cleaners when cleaning
glass surfaces on your vehicle, you could scratch
the glass. When cleaning the glass on your vehicle,
use only a soft cloth and glass cleaner.
Glass should be cleaned often. GM Glass Cleaner or a
liquid household glass cleaner will remove normal
tobacco smoke and dust lms on interior glass. See
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials on page 5-90.
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Care of Safety Belts and Built-in
Child Restraint Harness
Keep the safety belts and the built-in child restraint
harness clean and dry.
{CAUTION:
Do not bleach or dye safety belts or the built-in
child restraint harness. If you do, they may be
severely weakened. In a crash, they might not
be able to provide adequate protection. Clean
the safety belts and the child restraint harness
only with mild soap and lukewarm water.
Weatherstrips
Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last
longer, seal better, and not stick or squeak. Apply
silicone grease with a clean cloth. During very cold,
damp weather frequent application may be required. See
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-12.
Washing Your Vehicle
The paint nish on the vehicle provides beauty, depth of
color, gloss retention, and durability.
The best way to preserve the vehicle’s nish is to keep it
clean by washing it often with lukewarm or cold water.
Do not wash the vehicle in the direct rays of the sun.
Use a car washing soap. Do not use strong soaps
or chemical detergents. Be sure to rinse the vehicle well,
removing all soap residue completely. GM-approved
cleaning products can be obtained from your dealer. See
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials on page 5-90.Do
not use cleaning agents that are petroleum based,
or that contain acid or abrasives. All cleaning agents
should be ushed promptly and not allowed to dry on the
surface, or they could stain. Dry the nish with a soft,
clean chamois or an all-cotton towel to avoid surface
scratches and water spotting.
High pressure car washes may cause water to enter
the vehicle.
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
Use only lukewarm or cold water, a soft cloth and a car
washing soap to clean exterior lamps and lenses.
Follow instructions underWashing Your Vehicle on
page 5-86.
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(c)Visually inspect hoses and have them replaced if they
are cracked, swollen or deteriorated. Inspect all pipes,
ttings and clamps; replace with genuine GM parts as
needed. To help ensure proper operation, a pressure test
of the cooling system and pressure cap and cleaning the
outside of the radiator and air conditioning condenser is
recommended at least once a year.
(d)Visually inspect wiper blades for wear or cracking.
Replace blade inserts that appear worn or damaged
or that streak or miss areas of the windshield.
(e)Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your
belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages
are working properly. If your vehicle has a built-in
child restraint, make sure the harness straps, latch
plates, buckle, clip, child head restraint and anchorages
are working properly. Look for any other loose or
damaged safety belt system parts. If you see anything
that might keep a safety belt system from doing its
job, have it repaired. Have any torn or frayed safety belts
replaced. Also look for any opened or broken airbag
coverings, and have them repaired or replaced.
(The airbag system does not need regular maintenance.)
(f)Lubricate all key lock cylinders, hood latch assemblies,
secondary latches, pivots, spring anchor and release
pawl, hood and door hinges, rear folding seats, liftgate
hinges, fuel door hinge, power sliding door cable and
sliding door track(s). More frequent lubrication may be
required when exposed to a corrosive environment.Applying silicone grease on weatherstrips with a clean
cloth will make them last longer, seal better and not stick
or squeak.
(g)If you drive regularly under dusty conditions, the
lter may require replacement more often.
(h)Change automatic transaxle uid and lter if the
vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these
conditions:
In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature
regularly reaches 90°F (32°C) or higher.
In hilly or mountainous terrain.
When doing frequent trailer towing.
Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery
service.
(i)Drain, ush and rell cooling system. See Engine
Coolant on page 5-22for what to use. Inspect hoses.
Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and ller neck.
Pressure test the cooling system and pressure cap.
(j)Check system for interference or binding and for
damaged or missing parts. Replace parts as needed.
Replace any components that have high effort or
excessive wear. Do not lubricate accelerator or cruise
control cables.
(k)A uid loss in any vehicle system could indicate a
problem. Have the system inspected and repaired
and the uid level checked. Add uid if needed.
(l)If you drive regularly under dusty conditions, inspect
the lter at each engine oil change.
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A
Accessory Inator...........................................5-66
Accessory Power Outlets.................................3-23
Additives, Fuel................................................. 5-6
Add-On Electrical Equipment............................5-92
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine.................................5-17
Air Conditioning..............................................3-24
Airbag
Readiness Light..........................................3-38
Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM)...... 7-9
Airbag System................................................1-78
How Does an Airbag Restrain?......................1-85
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle..........1-88
What Makes an Airbag Inate?......................1-85
What Will You See After an Airbag Inates?....1-86
When Should an Airbag Inate?....................1-83
Where Are the Airbags?...............................1-81
AM-FM Radio.................................................3-57
Antenna, Fixed Mast......................................3-121
Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System . . . 3-121
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)........................... 4-6
Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light..............3-40
Appearance Care............................................5-83
Aluminum Wheels........................................5-88
Care of Safety Belts and Built-in Child
Restraint Harness.....................................5-86
Chemical Paint Spotting...............................5-89
Child Restraint Pad......................................5-85
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses....................5-86Appearance Care (cont.)
Fabric/Carpet..............................................5-83
Finish Care.................................................5-87
Finish Damage............................................5-89
Glass Surfaces............................................5-85
Instrument Panel.........................................5-85
Interior Plastic Components...........................5-85
Leather......................................................5-85
Sheet Metal Damage...................................5-89
Tires..........................................................5-88
Underbody Maintenance...............................5-89
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials................5-90
Vinyl..........................................................5-85
Washing Your Vehicle...................................5-86
Weatherstrips..............................................5-86
Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades.......5-87
Arming and Disarming the Content
Theft-Deterrent System.................................2-62
Audio System(s).............................................3-56
AM-FM Radio.............................................3-57
Audio Steering Wheel Controls....................3-118
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player...............3-120
Care of Your CD and DVD Player................3-121
Care of Your CDs and DVDs.......................3-121
Fixed Mast Antenna...................................3-121
Radio with Cassette and CD.........................3-84
Radio with CD....................................3-59, 3-69
Radio with Six-Disc CD................................3-94
Rear Seat Audio (RSA).....................3-114, 3-116
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Audio System(s) (cont.)
Setting the Time for Radios with Radio
Data Systems (RDS)................................3-56
Setting the Time for Radios without
Radio Data Systems (RDS).......................3-56
Theft-Deterrent Feature...............................3-118
Understanding Radio Reception...................3-119
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System...........3-121
Automatic Door Locks.....................................2-57
Automatic Transaxle
Fluid..........................................................5-19
Operation...................................................2-33
B
Battery..........................................................5-39
Run-Down Protection...................................3-19
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.........................4-21
Bench Seat, Split............................................. 1-8
Brake
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)........................ 4-6
Emergencies................................................ 4-8
Parking......................................................2-36
System Warning Light..................................3-39
Brakes..........................................................5-36
Braking........................................................... 4-5
Braking in Emergencies..................................... 4-8
Break-In, New Vehicle.....................................2-29
Bucket Seats, Rear.........................................1-15Built-in Child Restraint.....................................1-67
Bulb Replacement...........................................5-45
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and
Parking Lamps.........................................5-48
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-45
Headlamps.................................................5-46
Replacement Bulbs......................................5-51
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and
Back-up Lamps........................................5-50
Buying New Tires...........................................5-62
C
California Fuel.................................................. 5-6
Canadian Owners................................................ ii
Capacities and Specications............................5-99
Captain Chairs, Rear.......................................1-21
Carbon Monoxide...................2-20, 2-39, 4-24, 4-36
Care of
Safety Belts and Built-in Child
Restraint Harness.....................................5-86
Your Cassette Tape Player..........................3-120
Your CD and DVD Player...........................3-121
Your CDs and DVDs..................................3-121
Cargo Lamp...................................................3-18
Chains, Tire...................................................5-66
Change Engine Oil Message............................3-50
Charging System Indicator Message..................3-48
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Check
Engine Light...............................................3-42
Checking Things Under the Hood......................5-10
Chemical Paint Spotting...................................5-89
Child Restraints
Built-In Child Restraint..................................1-67
Child Restraint Systems...............................1-54
Infants and Young Children...........................1-51
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers
for Children (LATCH System).....................1-60
Older Children.............................................1-48
Securing a Child Restraint Designed
for the LATCH System..............................1-62
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear
Seat Position...........................................1-62
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right
Front Seat Position...................................1-64
Top Strap...................................................1-57
Top Strap Anchor Location............................1-58
Where to Put the Restraint...........................1-57
Cleaning
Aluminum Wheels........................................5-88
Child Restraint Pad......................................5-85
Exterior Lamps/Lenses.................................5-86
Fabric/Carpet..............................................5-83
Finish Care.................................................5-87
Glass Surfaces............................................5-85
Instrument Panel.........................................5-85
Interior Plastic Components...........................5-85
Leather......................................................5-85Cleaning (cont.)
Tires..........................................................5-88
Underbody Maintenance...............................5-89
Vinyl..........................................................5-85
Washing Your Vehicle...................................5-86
Weatherstrips..............................................5-86
Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades.......5-87
Climate Control System...................................3-24
Air Filter, Passenger Compartment.................3-30
Outlet Adjustment........................................3-26
Rear..................................................3-27, 3-29
Comfort Guides, Rear Safety Belt.....................1-45
Compact Spare Tire........................................5-82
Content Theft-Deterrent....................................2-25
Content Theft-Deterrent System........................2-61
Content Theft-Deterrent System, Arming
and Disarming.............................................2-62
Control of a Vehicle.......................................... 4-5
Convenience Center........................................2-53
Convenience Net............................................2-52
Coolant
Engine Temperature Gage............................3-41
Engine Temperature Warning Message...........3-48
Heater, Engine............................................2-32
Cooling System..............................................5-28
Cruise Control Lever.......................................3-10
Cupholder(s)..................................................2-48
Customer Assistance Information
Courtesy Transportation.................................. 7-7
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I
Ignition Positions.............................................2-30
Infants and Young Children, Restraints...............1-51
Ination -- Tire Pressure..................................5-59
Instrument Panel
Brightness..................................................3-15
Cluster.......................................................3-33
Overview..................................................... 3-4
Switchbank.................................................3-19
Interior Lamp Override.....................................3-16
Interior Lamps Control.....................................3-15
J
Jump Starting.................................................5-40
K
Keyless Entry System....................................... 2-4
Keys............................................................... 2-3
L
Labelling, Tire Sidewall....................................5-54
Lamps
Battery Run-Down Protection.........................3-19
Cargo........................................................3-18
Dome........................................................3-16Lamps (cont.)
Exterior......................................................3-14
Front Reading.............................................3-18
Interior Control............................................3-15
Interior Override..........................................3-16
Rear Reading.............................................3-18
Last Door Closed Locking................................2-10
Last Door Locking...........................................2-58
LATCH System
Child Restraints...........................................1-60
Securing a Child Restraint Designed
for the LATCH System..............................1-62
Latches, Side Window.....................................2-23
Level Control..................................................4-35
Liftgate..........................................................2-20
Light
Airbag Readiness........................................3-38
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning...................3-40
Brake System Warning.................................3-39
Highbeam On.............................................3-45
Malfunction Indicator....................................3-42
Safety Belt Reminder...................................3-37
TCS Warning Light......................................3-40
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning..........3-40
Lighting
Delayed.....................................................3-17
Entry.........................................................3-16
Exit...........................................................3-17
Lockout Deterrent...........................................2-58
Lockout Protection..........................................2-11
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N
New Vehicle Break-In......................................2-29
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts............6-14
O
Odometer......................................................3-35
Odometers, Dual Trip......................................3-35
Off-Road Recovery..........................................4-12
Oil
Engine.......................................................5-13
Pressure Message.......................................3-49
Older Children, Restraints................................1-48
Online Owner Center........................................ 7-3
OnStar
®System.............................................2-42
Other Warning Devices...................................... 3-6
Outlet Adjustment............................................3-26
Outside
Convex Mirror.............................................2-41
Heated Mirrors............................................2-42
Power Mirrors.............................................2-41
Overhead Console..........................................2-48
Overhead Console Switchbank..........................3-20
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode.....5-27
Owner Checks and Services.............................. 6-9
Owners, Canadian............................................... ii
P
Park Aid........................................................3-20
Park (P)
Shifting Into................................................2-37
Shifting Out of............................................2-38
Parking
Assist........................................................3-20
Brake........................................................2-36
Over Things That Burn.................................2-39
Passenger Compartment Air Filter.....................3-30
Passing.........................................................4-12
PASS-Key
®III ................................................2-27
PASS-Key®III Operation..................................2-27
PASS-Key®III Security Message.......................3-52
Power
Accessory Outlets........................................3-23
Door Locks.................................................2-10
Electrical System.........................................5-92
Rear Quarter Windows.................................2-24
Retained Accessory (RAP)............................2-31
Six-Way Seats.............................................. 1-4
Sliding Door................................................2-15
Sliding Door Warning Message......................3-50
Steering Fluid.............................................5-34
Windows....................................................2-23
Pretensioners, Safety Belt................................1-47
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.................2-11
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