2005 CHEVROLET VENTURE rear entertainment

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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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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Battery Run-Down Protection
Your vehicle has a feature to help prevent you from
draining the battery, in case you accidentally leave the
interior lamps on. If you leave any interior lamps on
while the ignition is in LOCK or OFF, they will
automatically turn off after 10 minutes. The lamps will
not come back on again until you do one of the
following:
Turn the ignition to RUN or ACCESSORY.
Turn the interior lamps thumbwheel all the way to
the right, then slightly back to the left.
Open a closed door, or close and reopen a door.
If your vehicle has less than 15 miles (25 km) on
the odometer, the battery saver will turn off the lamps
after only three minutes.
Switchbanks
There are two sets of switchbanks located in the front of
the vehicle. The switches will vary with the options
that are on your vehicle.
Instrument Panel Switchbank
The instrument panel switchbank is located in the
instrument panel below the comfort controls. This
switchbank may include the following:
Rear Fan Knob. SeeRear Climate Control System
(Without Entertainment System) on page 3-27or
Rear Climate Control System (With Entertainment
System) on page 3-29.
Rear Window Washer/Wiper. See “Rear Window
Washer/Wiper” underWindshield Washer on
page 3-9.
Traction Control Switches. SeeTraction Control
System (TCS) on page 4-8.
If your vehicle does not have some of these options,
there will be a blank.
If your vehicle is not equipped with the rear climate
control system, there will be a storage space in
this switchbank. The rubber mat can be removed for
cleaning. Snap the mat into place after cleaning.
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Rear Climate Control System
(Without Entertainment System)
Your vehicle may have a rear climate control system
that allows the driver to adjust the fan speed or a
rear-seat passenger to set a separate temperature and
adjust the fan speed, for the rear seating area. This
system works with the main climate control system in
your vehicle.
This knob is located below
the main climate control
system on the instrument
panel switchbank. Use
this knob to adjust the fan
speed for the rear seat
passengers.These controls are overhead, on the control panel located
behind the driver’s seat. A rear seat passenger can use
these controls to personally adjust the temperature and
the fan speed for the rear seating area.
The fan knob located on the switchbank must be turned
to R (Rear) to allow the rear seat passengers to use
the controls located on the control panel in the rear
seating area. Performing this action disables the
fan knob on the switchbank. To return control to that
knob, turn the knob out of R.
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Rear Climate Control System (With
Entertainment System)
Your vehicle may have a rear climate control system
that allows the driver to adjust the fan speed or a
rear seat passenger to set a separate temperature and
adjust the fan speed, for the rear seating area. This
system works with the main climate control system in
your vehicle.
This knob is located below
the main climate control
system on the instrument
panel switchbank. Use
this knob to adjust the fan
speed for the rear seat
passengers.These controls are overhead, on the control panel located
behind the front seats. A rear seat passenger can use
these controls to personally adjust the temperature and
the fan speed for the rear seating area.
The fan knob located on the switchbank must be turned
to R (Rear) to allow the rear seat passengers to use
the controls located on the control panel in the rear
seating area. If this fan knob is not in R when the FAN
or TEMP button is pressed, the rear control panel
will show DISABLED.
To direct the airow to the rear seating area, use the
right knob located on the main climate control panel.
Select vent or bi-level mode to direct air to the
rear of the vehicle through the overhead outlets.
Select oor, defog, or defrost mode to direct air to
the rear of the vehicle through the oor outlets.
Generally the upper outlets are used for air conditioning
and the oor outlets are used for heating.
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Entertainment System
Your vehicle may have a DVD entertainment system.
The entertainment system works with the vehicle’s audio
system and includes a DVD player, a video display
screen, headphones, and a remote control. The
entertainment system also integrates the rear climate
control and rear seat audio functions.
Before You Drive
The entertainment system is for passengers in the
second and third row seats only. The driver cannot
safely view the video screen while driving and should not
try to do so.
In severe or extreme weather conditions the
entertainment system will shut down until the
temperature is within the operating range. This
protection feature will keep the video components from
being damaged while the temperature is below
−4°F (−20°C) or above 140°F (60°C). To resume
operation, shut off the entertainment system, pull down
the video screen, and then heat or cool the vehicle
until the temperature is within the operating range.
Headphones
The entertainment system
includes dual channel,
wireless headphones. The
headphones have an
ON/OFF switch, a channel
A/B switch, and a volume
control.
To use the headphones, turn the switch located on the
left side to ON. An indicator light located on the right
side will illuminate. If the light does not illuminate,
the batteries may need to be replaced. See “Battery
Replacement” later in this section for more information.
Switch the headphones to OFF when not in use.
If you move too far forward, step out of the vehicle or
break the line of sight between the headphones and the
display above the video screen, the sound in the
headphones will be degraded or will cut out entirely. If the
system is shut off, or the headphones are out of the line
of sight for more than three minutes, the headphones will
shut off automatically to save battery life.
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If the channel switch, located on the right side, is on A,
the headphones will play the DVD or auxiliary device.
See “Stereo RCA Jacks” later in this section for
more information. If the channel switch is on B, the
headphones will play the rear seat audio system. See
Rear Seat Audio (RSA) (Without Entertainment System)
on page 3-114orRear Seat Audio (RSA) (With
Entertainment System) on page 3-116for more
information.
To adjust the volume on the headphones, use the
volume control located on the right side.
Notice:Do not store the headphones in heat or
direct sunlight. This could damage the headphones
and repairs would not be covered by your warranty.
Keep the headphones stored in a cool, dry place.
Battery Replacement
To change the batteries, do the following:
1. Slide open the battery door located on the left side
of the headphones.
2. Replace the two AAA batteries in the compartment.
Make sure that they are installed correctly.
3. Slide the battery door shut.
If the headphones are to be stored for a long period of
time, remove the batteries and keep them in a cool,
dry place.
Stereo RCA Jacks
The RCA jacks are located on the DVD player faceplate.
They allow audio and video signals to be connected
from an auxiliary device such as a camcorder or a video
game unit. Adapter connectors or cables, not included,
may be required to connect the auxiliary device to
the RCA jacks. Refer to the manufacturer’s instructions
for proper usage.
To use the auxiliary function, connect a camcorder or a
video game unit to the RCA jacks and turn on the
auxiliary device. If you want to view a DVD, insert the
DVD into the DVD player. The system will automatically
switch to DVD and start to play. To switch between
the auxiliary device and the DVD, press the SOURCE
button on the DVD player or on the remote control. See
“DVD Player” and “Remote Control” later in this
section for more information.
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