2005 CHEVROLET VENTURE audio

Seats and Restraint Systems........................... 1-1
Front Seats ............................................... 1-3
Rear Seats ............................................... 1-6
Safety Belts ............................................. 1-28
Child Restraints ....................................... 1-48
Airbag System ......................................... 1-78
Restraint System Check ............................1-88
Features and Controls ..................................... 2-1
Keys ........................................................ 2-3
Doors and Locks ....................................... 2-8
Windows ................................................. 2-22
Theft-Deterrent Systems ............................2-25
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...........2-29
Mirrors .................................................... 2-41
OnStar
®System ...................................... 2-42
HomeLink®Transmitter ............................. 2-43
Storage Areas ......................................... 2-47
Vehicle Personalization .............................2-55
Instrument Panel ............................................. 3-1
Instrument Panel Overview .......................... 3-4
Climate Controls ...................................... 3-24
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ........3-32
Message Center ....................................... 3-46
Driver Information Center (DIC) ..................3-53
Audio System(s) ....................................... 3-56Driving Your Vehicle
....................................... 4-1
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ........ 4-2
Towing ................................................... 4-34
Service and Appearance Care .......................... 5-1
Service ..................................................... 5-3
Fuel ......................................................... 5-5
Checking Things Under the Hood ...............5-10
Bulb Replacement .................................... 5-45
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement .........5-52
Tires ...................................................... 5-53
Appearance Care ..................................... 5-83
Vehicle Identication
................................. 5-91
Electrical System ...................................... 5-92
Capacities and Specications .....................5-99
Maintenance Schedule ..................................... 6-1
Maintenance Schedule ................................ 6-2
Customer Assistance and Information .............. 7-1
Customer Assistance and Information ........... 7-2
Reporting Safety Defects ...........................7-10
Index ................................................................ 1
2005 Chevrolet Venture Owner ManualM

Vehicle Damage Warnings
Also, in this manual you will nd these notices:
Notice:These mean there is something that could
damage your vehicle.
A notice tells about something that can damage the
vehicle. Many times, this damage would not be covered
by your vehicle’s warranty, and it could be costly. But
the notice will tell 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.
There are also warning labels on the vehicle. They use
the same words, CAUTION or NOTICE.
Vehicle Symbols
The vehicle has components and labels that use
symbols instead of text. Symbols are shown along with
the text describing the operation or information
relating to a specic component, control, message,
gage, or indicator.
If you need help guring out a specic name of a
component, gage, or indicator, reference the
following topics:
Seats and Restraint Systems in Section 1
Features and Controls in Section 2
Instrument Panel Overview in Section 3
Climate Controls in Section 3
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators in Section 3
Audio System(s) in Section 3
Engine Compartment Overview in Section 5
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Message Center.............................................3-46
Service Traction System Warning Message......3-46
Traction Active Message................................3-47
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning
Message..................................................3-48
Charging System Indicator Message................3-48
Low Oil Pressure Message............................3-49
Change Engine Oil Message..........................3-50
Power Sliding Door Warning Message.............3-50
Door Ajar Warning Message...........................3-51
Rear Hatch Ajar Warning Message..................3-51
PASS-Key
®III Security Message....................3-52
Low Fuel Warning Message...........................3-52
Driver Information Center (DIC).......................3-53
Audio System(s).............................................3-56
Setting the Time for Radios without
Radio Data Systems (RDS)........................3-56
Setting the Time for Radios with Radio
Data Systems (RDS)..................................3-56
AM-FM Radio...............................................3-57Radio with CD (Base Level)...........................3-59
Radio with CD (MP3)....................................3-69
Radio with Cassette and CD..........................3-84
Radio with Six-Disc CD.................................3-94
Entertainment System..................................3-108
Rear Seat Audio (RSA) (Without
Entertainment System)..............................3-114
Rear Seat Audio (RSA) (With
Entertainment System)..............................3-116
Theft-Deterrent Feature
(Non-RDS Radios)...................................3-118
Theft-Deterrent Feature
(RDS Radios)..........................................3-118
Audio Steering Wheel Controls......................3-118
Radio Reception.........................................3-119
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player...............3-120
Care of Your CDs and DVDs........................3-121
Care of Your CD and DVD Player.................3-121
Fixed Mast Antenna....................................3-121
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System............3-121
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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The main components of the instrument panel are the following:
A. Side Outlets. SeeOutlet Adjustment on page 3-26.
B. Front Outlets. SeeOutlet Adjustment on page 3-26.
C. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. SeeTurn
Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-7.
D. Hazard Warning Flasher Switch. SeeHazard
Warning Flashers on page 3-6.
E. Instrument Panel Cluster. SeeInstrument Panel
Cluster on page 3-33.
F. Center Outlets. SeeOutlet Adjustment on page 3-26.
G. Audio System. SeeAudio System(s) on page 3-56.
H. Side Outlets. SeeOutlet Adjustment on page 3-26.
I. Exterior Lamps Control. SeeExterior Lamps on
page 3-14.
J. Hood Release. SeeHood Release on page 5-11.
K. Horn. SeeHorn on page 3-6.L. Ignition Switch. SeeIgnition Positions on page 2-30.
M. Climate Controls. SeeClimate Control System on
page 3-24.
N. Rear Fan Controls. SeeRear Climate Control
System (Without Entertainment System) on
page 3-27orRear Climate Control System (With
Entertainment System) on page 3-29.
O. Cupholder Tray. SeeCupholder(s) on page 2-48.
P. Accessory Power Outlet. SeeAccessory Power
Outlets on page 3-23.
Q. Instrument Panel Switchbank. SeeInstrument Panel
Switchbank on page 3-19.
R. Glove Box. SeeGlove Box on page 2-47.
S. Front Outlets. SeeOutlet Adjustment on page 3-26.
T. Instrument Panel Fuse Block. SeeFuses and
Circuit Breakers on page 5-92.
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Audio System(s)
Notice:Before adding any sound equipment to
your vehicle, like a tape player, CB radio, mobile
telephone, or two-way radio, make sure that it can
be added by checking with your dealer. Also,
check federal rules covering mobile radio and
telephone units. If sound equipment can be added,
it is very important to do it properly. Added
sound equipment may interfere with the operation
of your vehicle’s engine, radio, or other systems,
and even damage them. Your vehicle’s systems may
interfere with the operation of sound equipment
that has been added improperly.
Figure out which audio system is in your vehicle, nd
out what your audio system can do, and how to operate
all of its controls.
Your vehicle has a feature called Retained Accessory
Power (RAP). With RAP, the audio system can be
played even after the ignition is turned off. SeeRetained
Accessory Power (RAP) on page 2-31for more
information.
Setting the Time for Radios without
Radio Data Systems (RDS)
Press and hold the HR or MIN arrow for two seconds.
Then press HR until the correct hour appears on
the display. Press and hold MIN until the correct minute
appears on the display. The time can be set with the
ignition on or off.
Setting the Time for Radios with
Radio Data Systems (RDS)
The radio may have a button marked with an H or HR to
represent hours and an M or MN to represent minutes.
Press and hold the hour button until the correct hour
appears on the display. AM will appear on the display for
morning hours. Press and hold the minute button until
the correct minute appears on the display. The time can
be set with the ignition on or off.
To synchronize the time with an FM station broadcasting
Radio Data System (RDS) information, press and hold
the hour and minute buttons at the same time until
UPDATED appears on the display. If the time is not
available from the station, NO UPDAT will appear on
the display.
RDS time is broadcast once a minute. After tuning to an
RDS broadcast station, it may take a few minutes for
the time to update.
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Setting Preset Stations
Up to 18 stations (six FM1, six FM2, and six AM) can be
programmed on the six numbered pushbuttons, by
performing the following steps:
1. Turn the radio on.
2. Press AM FM to select FM1, FM2, or AM.
3. Tune in the desired station.
4. Press and hold one of the six numbered
pushbuttons until you hear a beep. Whenever that
numbered pushbutton is pressed, the station
that was set will return.
5. Repeat the steps for each pushbutton.
Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)
AUDIO:To adjust the bass and the treble, press and
release AUDIO until BAS or TRE appears on the
display. Then press and hold the up or the down arrow
to increase or to decrease. If a station is weak or
noisy, decrease the treble.
To adjust bass or treble to the middle position, select
BAS or TRE. Then press and hold AUDIO for more than
two seconds until you hear a beep. B and a zero or T
and a zero will appear on the display.To adjust both tone controls and both speaker controls
to the middle position, rst end out of audio mode
by pressing another button, causing the radio to perform
that function, or by waiting ve seconds for the display
to return to time of day. Then press and hold AUDIO for
more than two seconds until you hear a beep. CEN
will appear on the display.
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)
AUDIO:To adjust the balance between the right
and the left speakers, press and release the AUDIO
button until BAL appears on the display. Then press and
hold the up or the down arrow to move the sound
toward the right or the left speakers.
To adjust the fade between the front and the rear
speakers, press and release AUDIO until FAD appears
on the display. Then press and hold the up or the
down arrow to move the sound toward the front or the
rear speakers.
To adjust balance or fade to the middle position, select
BAL or FAD. Then press and hold AUDIO for more
than two seconds until you hear a beep. L and a zero
or F and a zero will appear on the display.
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To adjust both tone controls and both speaker controls
to the middle position, rst end out of audio mode
by pressing another button, causing the radio to perform
that function, or by waiting ve seconds for the display
to return to time of day. Then press and hold AUDIO for
more than two seconds until you hear a beep. CEN
will appear on the display.
Radio Messages
CAL (Calibration):The audio system has been
calibrated for your vehicle from the factory. If CAL
appears on the display it means that the radio has not
been congured properly for your vehicle and must
be returned to the dealer for service.
LOC (Locked):This message is displayed when the
THEFTLOCK
®system has locked up. Take the vehicle
to the dealer for service.
If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot be
corrected, contact your dealer.
Radio with CD (Base Level)
Radio Data System (RDS)
The audio system has a Radio Data System (RDS).
RDS features are available for use only on FM stations
that broadcast RDS information.
With RDS, the radio can do the following:
Seek to stations broadcasting the selected type of
programming
Receive announcements concerning local and
national emergencies
Display messages from radio stations
Seek to stations with traffic announcements
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This system relies upon receiving specic information
from these stations and will only work when the
information is available. In rare cases, a radio station
may broadcast incorrect information that will cause
the radio features to work improperly. If this happens,
contact the radio station.
While the radio is tuned to an RDS station, the station
name or call letters will appear on the display instead of
the frequency. RDS stations may also provide the
time of day, a program type (PTY) for current
programming, and the name of the program being
broadcast.
XM™ Satellite Radio Service
XM™ is a satellite radio service that is based in the
48 contiguous United States. XM™ offers 100 coast to
coast channels including music, news, sports, talk, and
children’s programming. XM™ provides digital quality
audio and text information that includes song title and
artist name. A service fee is required in order to receive
the XM™ service. For more information, contact XM™ at
www.xmradio.com or call 1-800-852-XMXM (9696).
Playing the Radio
PWR (Power):Press this knob to turn the system on
and off.
VOL (Volume):Turn this knob to increase or to
decrease the volume.
DISPL (Display):Press this knob to switch the display
between the radio station frequency and the time. When
the ignition is off, press this knob to display the time.
For RDS, press the DISPL knob to change what appears
on the display while using RDS. The display options are
station name, RDS station frequency, PTY, and the name
of the program (if available).
For XM™ (if equipped), press the DISPL knob while in
XM™ mode to retrieve four different categories of
information related to the current song or channel:
Artist, Song Title, Category or PTY, Channel
Number/Channel Name.
To change the default on the display, press the DISPL
knob until you see the display you want, then hold the
knob for two seconds. The radio will produce a beep and
the selected display will now be the default.
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