Chevrolet Venture 2005 Get To Know Manual
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Instrument Panel Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Automatic Lamp Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Interior Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Radio Data System (RDS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
XM Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Multiple-Disc CD Changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
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TheftLock
Radio Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Ashtray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Programmable Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . .7
Content Theft-Deterrent System . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Child Seat Anchors (LATCH System) . . . . . . . . .8
Power Sliding Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Power Sliding Door Obstructions . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Rear Window Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Rear Seat Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Automatic Level Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Rear Parking Assist (RPA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Roadside Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
My GMLink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Remote Lock and Unlock Confirmation . . . . . . .7
Congratulations on your purchase of a Chevrolet Venture. Please read this information and your
Owner Manual to ensure an outstanding ownership experience. Note that your vehicle may not
include all the features described in this booklet. Place this booklet in your Owner Manual
portfolio for easy reference.
Instrument Panel
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Getting to Know Your Venture
A. Side Outlets
B. Front Outlets
C. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
D. Hazard Warning Flasher Switch
E. Instrument Panel Cluster
F. Center Outlets
G.Audio System
H. Side Outlets
I. Exterior Lamps Control
J. Hood Release
K. Horn
L. Ignition Switch
M.Climate Controls
N. Rear Fan Controls
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
O.Cupholder Tray
P. Accessory Power Outlet
Q.Instrument Panel Switchbank
R. Glove Box
S. Front Outlets
T. Instrument Panel Fuse Block
Instrument Panel Cluster
A
B
C
D
E
Your vehicle’s instrument panel is
equipped with this cluster or one very
similar to it. The instrument panel
cluster includes these key features:
A. Tachometer with Driver
Information Center Display
B. Speedometer and Transaxle
Shift Indicator
C. Fuel Gauge
D. Engine CoolantTemperature Gauge
E. Odometer/Trip Odometer
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
IMPORTANT: The instrument panel
cluster is designed to let you know
about many important aspects of
your vehicle’s operation. It is important to read your Owner Manual and
become familiar with the information
being relayed to you by the lights,
gauges and indicators, as well as
what action can be taken to ensure
safety and to prevent damage.
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Getting to Know Your Venture
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
Your vehicle is designed so that the front
lights are always on when the ignition is
in the Run position. This safety feature
illuminates your headlamps at reduced
brightness during the daylight to make it
easier for others to see the front of your
vehicle. This can be especially helpful in
the short period after dawn and before
sunset.
The DRL system does not turn on the
taillamps, side markers, parking lamps,
or instrument panel lights.
The DRL system can be turned off
(while stationary) by setting the parking
brake before starting the vehicle. The
DRL system will come back on once the
parking brake is released.
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
activate. When it’s bright enough
outside, the full intensity lamps will go
off and the reduced intensity headlamps
(DRL) will come on.
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
Interior Lamps
To disable the interior lamps, press the
“Don’t” symbol ( ) on the interior lamps
override switch, located on the overhead
console switchbank. Press the top of
the switch to enable the interior lights to
illuminate when a door is opened.
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
Radio Data System (RDS)
Automatic Lamp Control
The Automatic Lamp Control feature
activates the headlamps at reduced
intensity when:
• The ignition is on
• The headlamps switch is off, and
• The gear shifter is not in Park.
When it’s dark enough outside, the DRL
will turn off and the vehicle’s full intensity
headlamps and parking lamps will
Your audio system may be equipped
with a Radio Data System. RDS
features are available for use only on
FM stations that broadcast RDS information. RDS relies on receiving specific
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