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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, ﬁnd 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. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 2-31 for 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. 3-56

Section	Page
2005 Chevrolet Venture Book TOC	1
Seats and Restraint Systems	193
Front Seats	195
Manual Seats	195
Six-Way Power Seats	196
Reclining Seatbacks	196
Head Restraints	198
Rear Seats	198
Rear Seat Operation	198
Second Row Safety Belt Stowage	198
Flip and Fold Feature	199
Split Bench Seats	200
Bucket Seats	207
Captain Chairs	213
Stowable Seat	217
Safety Belts	220
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone	220
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts	225
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	226
Driver Position	226
Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment	233
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	234
Right Front Passenger Position	234
Rear Seat Passengers	234
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults	237
Safety Belt Pretensioners	239
Safety Belt Extender	239
Child Restraints	240
Older Children	240
Infants and Young Children	243
Child Restraint Systems	246
Where to Put the Restraint	249
Top Strap	249
Top Strap Anchor Location	250
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System)	252
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System	254
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position	254
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position	256
Built-In Child Restraint	259
Airbag System	270
Where Are the Airbags?	273
When Should an Airbag Inflate?	275
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?	277
How Does an Airbag Restrain?	277
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates?	278
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	280
Restraint System Check	280
Checking Your Restraint Systems	280
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	281
Driving Your Vehicle	283
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle	284
Defensive Driving	284
Drunken Driving	284
Control of a Vehicle	287
Braking	287
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)	288
Braking in Emergencies	290
Traction Control System (TCS)	290
Steering	292
Off-Road Recovery	294
Passing	294
Loss of Control	295
Driving at Night	297
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	298
City Driving	301
Freeway Driving	302
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	303
Highway Hypnosis	304
Hill and Mountain Roads	304
Winter Driving	306
If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	310
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out	311
Loading Your Vehicle	311
Towing	316
Towing Your Vehicle	316
Recreational Vehicle Towing	316
Level Control	317
Towing a Trailer	318
Service and Appearance Care	327
Service	329
Doing Your Own Service Work	330
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle	331
Fuel	331
Gasoline Octane	331
Gasoline Specifications	331
California Fuel	332
Additives	332
Fuels in Foreign Countries	333
Filling Your Tank	334
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	336
Checking Things Under the Hood	336
Hood Release	337
Engine Compartment Overview	338
Engine Oil	340
Engine Oil Life System	343
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	344
Automatic Transaxle Fluid	346
Engine Coolant	349
Radiator Pressure Cap	352
Engine Overheating	352
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode	354
Cooling System	354
Power Steering Fluid	360
Windshield Washer Fluid	361
Brakes	362
Battery	365
Jump Starting	366
Bulb Replacement	371
Halogen Bulbs	371
Headlamps	372
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Parking Lamps	374
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps	376
Replacement Bulbs	377
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	378
Tires	379
Tire Sidewall Labelling	380
Tire Terminology and Definitions	382
Inflation - Tire Pressure	385
Tire Inspection and Rotation	386
When It Is Time for New Tires	387
Buying New Tires	388
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	389
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	390
Wheel Replacement	390
Tire Chains	392
Accessory Inflator	392
If a Tire Goes Flat	394
Changing a Flat Tire	395
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools	396
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire	399
Secondary Latch System	404
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools	406
Compact Spare Tire	408
Appearance Care	409
Fabric/Carpet	409
Vinyl	411
Leather	411
Instrument Panel	411
Interior Plastic Components	411
Child Restraint Pad	411
Glass Surfaces	411
Care of Safety Belts and Built-in Child Restraint Harness	412
Weatherstrips	412
Washing Your Vehicle	412
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses	412
Finish Care	413
Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades	413
Aluminum Wheels	414
Tires	414
Sheet Metal Damage	415
Finish Damage	415
Underbody Maintenance	415
Chemical Paint Spotting	415
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials	416
Vehicle Identification	417
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	417
Service Parts Identification Label	417
Electrical System	418
Add-On Electrical Equipment	418
Headlamp Wiring	418
Windshield Wiper Fuses	418
Power Windows and Other Power Options	418
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	418
Instrument Panel Fuse Block	419
Underhood Fuse Block	422
Capacities and Specifications	425
Maintenance Schedule	427
Maintenance Schedule	428
Introduction	428
Maintenance Requirements	428
Your Vehicle and the Environment	428
Using Your Maintenance Schedule	429
Scheduled Maintenance	430
Additional Required Services	432
Maintenance Footnotes	433
Owner Checks and Services	435
At Each Fuel Fill	435
At Least Once a Month	435
At Least Once a Year	436
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	438
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts	440
Maintenance Record	441
Customer Assistance and Information	445
Customer Assistance and Information	446
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	446
Online Owner Center	447
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	448
Customer Assistance Offices	448
GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities	449
Roadside Assistance Program	450
Courtesy Transportation	451
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders	453
Reporting Safety Defects	454
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	454
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	455
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	455
Service Publications Ordering Information	455

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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, find

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. See

Retained

Accessory Power (RAP) on page 2-31

for 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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