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How to Use This Manual
Many people read the owner manual from beginning to
end when they rst receive their new vehicle. If this
is done, it can help you learn about the features
and controls for the vehicle. Pictures and words work
together in the owner manual to explain things.
Index
A good place to quickly locate information about the
vehicle is the Index in the back of the manual. It is an
alphabetical list of what is in the manual and the
page number where it can be found.
Litho in U.S.A.
Part No. 05VENTURE B First Edition
©2004 General Motors Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
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Infants and Young Children
Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! This includes
infants and all other children. Neither the distance
traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes
the need, for everyone, to use safety restraints. In fact,
the law in every state in the United States and in
every Canadian province says children up to some age
must be restrained while in a vehicle.
Every time infants and young children ride in vehicles,
they should have the protection provided by appropriate
restraints. Young children should not use the vehicle’s
adult safety belts alone, unless there is no other choice.
Instead, they need to use a child restraint.
{CAUTION:
People should never hold a baby in their arms
while riding in a vehicle. A baby does not
weigh much — until a crash. During a crash a
baby will become so heavy it is not possible to
hold it. For example, in a crash at only 25 mph
(40 km/h), a 12 lb (5.5 kg) baby will suddenly
become a 240 lb (110 kg) force on a person’s
arms. A baby should be secured in an
appropriate restraint.
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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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Programmable Automatic Door
Locks
All of the doors will lock automatically when you move
your shift lever out of PARK (P). All doors will unlock
automatically when the ignition is turned off while
the shift lever is in PARK (P).
If someone needs to get out while you are not in
PARK (P), have that person use the manual lever or the
power door lock switch. When the door is closed
again, it will not lock automatically. Use the manual
lever or the power door lock switch to lock the door.
To change the way automatic door locks operate, see
Vehicle Personalization on page 2-55.
With the automatic door locks feature, you can lock or
unlock the doors at any time, either manually or
using the power door lock switches.
Sliding Door Delayed Locking
If either sliding door is open when you use the power
door locks to lock the vehicle, the sliding door that
is open will not lock. Normally the last door closed
locking feature will be used to lock the sliding door after
it has been closed.
When the ignition is on or if the last door closed locking
feature has been overridden or programmed to be
off, the sliding door delayed locking feature will lock your
sliding door for you. Three seconds after a sliding
door is closed, all the doors will lock.
Lockout Protection
The lockout protection feature makes it difficult for you
to lock your keys in your vehicle. If the driver’s door
is open while the keys are in the ignition, a chime will
sound and you will not be able to use your power
door lock switch to lock the vehicle.
If you don’t leave the keys in the ignition or if you use the
manual door lock, you could still lock your keys in your
vehicle. Always remember to take your keys with you.
To turn this feature off or on, seeVehicle
Personalization on page 2-55.
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Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
If the vehicle has Retained Accessory Power (RAP),
certain features will continue to operate for up to
10 minutes after the ignition key is turned to OFF unless
a door is opened.
Starting Your Engine
Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N).
Your engine will not start in any other position — that is
a safety feature. To restart when you are already
moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only.
Notice:Shifting into PARK (P) with the vehicle
moving could damage the transaxle. Shift into
PARK (P) only when your vehicle is stopped.
1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn your
ignition key to START. When the engine starts, let
go of the key. The idle speed will go down as
your engine warms up.
Notice:Holding your key in START for longer than
15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to
be drained much sooner. And the excessive heat
can damage your starter motor. Wait about
15 seconds between each try to help avoid draining
your battery or damaging your starter.2. If the engine does not start in 10 seconds, push the
accelerator pedal about one-quarter of the way down
while you turn the key to START. Do this until the
engine starts. As soon as it does, let go of the key.
3. If your engine still will not start, or starts but then
stops, it could be ooded with too much gasoline.
Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the
oor and holding it there as you hold the key in
START for a maximum of 15 seconds. This clears
the extra gasoline from the engine. If the engine
still will not start, or starts briey but then stops
again, repeat Step 1 or 2, depending on the
temperature. When the engine starts, release the
key and the accelerator pedal.
Notice:Your engine is designed to work with the
electronics in your vehicle. If you add electrical
parts or accessories, you could change the way the
engine operates. Before adding electrical equipment,
check with your dealer. If you do not, your engine
might not perform properly.
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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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Instrument Panel Overview...............................3-4
Hazard Warning Flashers................................3-6
Other Warning Devices...................................3-6
Horn.............................................................3-6
Tilt Wheel.....................................................3-6
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.........................3-7
Turn and Lane-Change Signals........................3-7
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer..................3-8
Flash-to-Pass.................................................3-8
Windshield Wipers..........................................3-9
Windshield Washer.........................................3-9
Cruise Control..............................................3-10
Exterior Lamps.............................................3-14
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)/Automatic
Headlamp System.....................................3-14
Instrument Panel Brightness...........................3-15
Interior Lamps Control...................................3-15
Interior Lamp Override...................................3-16
Dome Lamp.................................................3-16
Entry Lighting...............................................3-16
Delayed Lighting...........................................3-17
Exit Lighting.................................................3-17
Front Reading Lamps....................................3-18
Rear Reading Lamps....................................3-18
Cargo Lamp.................................................3-18
Battery Run-Down Protection..........................3-19
Switchbanks.................................................3-19Instrument Panel Switchbank..........................3-19
Overhead Console Switchbank.......................3-20
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)............3-20
Accessory Power Outlets...............................3-23
Climate Controls............................................3-24
Climate Control System.................................3-24
Outlet Adjustment.........................................3-26
Rear Climate Control System
(Without Entertainment System)...................3-27
Rear Climate Control System
(With Entertainment System).......................3-29
Passenger Compartment Air Filter...................3-30
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators............3-32
Instrument Panel Cluster................................3-33
Speedometer and Odometer...........................3-35
Dual Trip Odometers.....................................3-35
Tachometer.................................................3-37
Safety Belt Reminder Light.............................3-37
Airbag Readiness Light..................................3-38
Brake System Warning Light..........................3-39
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light.............3-40
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light......3-40
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage..................3-41
Malfunction Indicator Lamp.............................3-42
Highbeam On Light.......................................3-45
Fuel Gage...................................................3-45
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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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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