2003 CHEVROLET SSR Mirror

Trailer Brakes
If your trailer weighs more than 1,000 lbs. (450 kg)
loaded, then it needs its own brakes—and they must be
adequate. Be sure to read and follow the instructions
for the trailer brakes so you’ll be able to install,
adjust and maintain them properly.
Your trailer’s brake system can tap into the vehicle’s
hydraulic brake system only if:
The trailer parts can withstand 3,000 psi
(20 650 kPa) of pressure.
The trailer’s brake system will use less than
0.02 cubic inch (0.3 cc) of uid from your vehicle’s
master cylinder. Otherwise, both braking systems
won’t work well. You could even lose your brakes.
If everything checks out this far, then make the brake
uid tap at the port on the master cylinder that
sends uid to the rear brakes. But don’t use copper
tubing for this. If you do, it will bend and nally break off.
Use steel brake tubing.
Driving with a Trailer
Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience.
Before setting out for the open road, you’ll want to get
to know your rig. Acquaint yourself with the feel of
handling and braking with the added weight of the trailer.And always keep in mind that the vehicle you are
driving is now a good deal longer and not nearly as
responsive as your vehicle is by itself.
Before you start, check all trailer hitch, parts and
attachments, safety chains, electrical connector, lamps,
tires and mirror adjustment. If the trailer has electric
brakes, start your vehicle and trailer moving and then
apply the trailer brake controller by hand to be sure
the brakes are working. This lets you check your
electrical connection at the same time.
During your trip, check occasionally to be sure that the
load is secure, and that the lamps and any trailer
brakes are still working.
Following Distance
Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as
you would when driving your vehicle without a trailer.
This can help you avoid situations that require
heavy braking and sudden turns.
Passing
You’ll need more passing distance up ahead when
you’re towing a trailer. And, because you’re a good deal
longer, you’ll need to go much farther beyond the
passed vehicle before you can return to your lane.
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Fuses Usage
03 Rear Window Defogger
04 Truck Body Controller
05 Rear Window Defogger
06 Driver Seat Module
07 Truck Body Controller
09 Blank
10 Driver’s Door Module, Power Mirrors
11 Amplier
12 Blank
13 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
14 Driver’s Side Rear Parking Lamp
15 Accessory Power Outlets
16 Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp
17Passenger’s Side Rear Parking
Lamp
19 Blank
20 Blank
21 Locks
22 Blank
23 Blank
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Fuses Usage
25 Blank
26 Blank
27 HomeLink
®System
28 Roof Door Module
29 Blank
31 Truck Body Controller
32 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
33 Windshield Wipers
34 Stoplamps
35 Blank
36Climate Control System,
Driver’s Door Unlock
37 Front Parking Lamps
38 Driver’s Side Turn Signal
39 Climate Control System
40 Truck Body Controller
41 Radio
42 Trailer Parking Lamps
43 Passenger’s Side Turn Signal
44 Blank
Fuses Usage
46 Accessory Power Outlets
47 Ignition
48 Blank
49 Blank
50 Truck Body Controller, Ignition
51 Brakes
52 Blank
Relays Usage
18 Locks
24 Unlock
30 Parking Lamps
45Rear Window Defogger,
Outside Power Heated Mirrors
Circuit
BreakersUsage
01 Roof & Door Module
02 Roof Pump
08 Power Seats
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Light (cont.)
TCS Warning Light......................................3-29
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning..........3-29
Lighted Visor Vanity Mirrors..............................2-12
Loading Your Vehicle.......................................4-31
Locks
Door........................................................... 2-7
Leaving Your Vehicle..................................... 2-9
Power Door.................................................. 2-8
Programmable Automatic Door Locks............... 2-8
Loss of Control...............................................4-13
M
Maintenance, Normal Replacement Parts............5-91
Maintenance Schedule
At Each Fuel Fill........................................... 6-9
At Least Once a Month.................................. 6-9
At Least Once a Year..................................6-10
At Least Twice a Year................................... 6-9
Brake System Inspection..............................6-14
Engine Cooling System Inspection.................6-14
Exhaust System Inspection...........................6-13
Fuel System Inspection................................6-13
How This Section is Organized....................... 6-3
Introduction.................................................. 6-2
Maintenance Requirements............................. 6-2
Part A - Scheduled Maintenance Services......... 6-4
Part B - Owner Checks and Services............... 6-9Maintenance Schedule (cont.)
Part C - Periodic Maintenance Inspections.......6-13
Part D - Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants...............................................6-15
Part E - Maintenance Record.........................6-17
Scheduled Maintenance................................. 6-5
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle
Boot and Seal Inspection..........................6-13
Using.......................................................... 6-4
Your Vehicle and the Environment................... 6-2
Maintenance When Trailer Towing.....................4-49
Making Turns.................................................4-47
Malfunction Indicator Light................................3-30
Manually Open Tonneau..................................3-47
Map Pocket...................................................2-31
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle............... 2-6
Memory Seat.................................................2-44
Message
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-45
Mexico, Central America and Caribbean Islands/
Countries (Except Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin
Islands) — Customer Assistance..................... 7-4
Mirrors
Manual Rearview Mirror................................2-24
Outside Automatic Dimming Heated Mirror......2-26
Outside Convex Mirror.................................2-25
Outside Power Heated Mirrors.......................2-25
Mode Knob....................................................3-19
MyGMLink.com................................................ 7-3
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N
New Vehicle Break-In......................................2-14
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts............5-91
O
Odometer......................................................3-24
Odometer, Trip...............................................3-24
Off-Road Recovery..........................................4-12
Oil
Change Engine Oil Light...............................3-35
Engine.......................................................5-14
Pressure Gage............................................3-34
Oil Pressure Low Stop Engine..........................3-48
Older Children, Restraints................................1-20
Online Owner Center........................................ 7-3
Opening the Cargo Cover................................2-32
Other Warning Devices...................................... 3-4
Outlet Adjustment............................................3-21
Outside
Automatic Dimming Heated Mirror..................2-26
Convex Mirror.............................................2-25
Power Heated Mirrors..................................2-25
Overseas — Customer Assistance...................... 7-4
Owners, Canadian............................................... ii
Owner’s Information........................................7-10
P
Parade Dimming.............................................3-15
Park (P)
Shifting Out of............................................2-21
Parking
Brake........................................................2-19
Over Things That Burn.................................2-22
Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission
Park (P) Mechanism Check...........................6-12
Parking on Hills..............................................4-48
Park(P)
Shifting Into................................................2-20
Part A - Scheduled Maintenance Services............. 6-4
Part B - Owner Checks and Services................... 6-9
Part C - Periodic Maintenance Inspections..........6-13
Part D - Recommended Fluids and Lubricants....6-15
Part E - Maintenance Record............................6-17
Passenger Door Ajar.......................................3-48
Passenger Position, Safety Belts.......................1-19
Passenger’s Seat............................................. 1-3
Passing.................................................4-12, 4-46
Passlock
®......................................................2-14
Payload.........................................................4-37
Perimeter Lighting...........................................3-15
Personalization...............................................3-44
Plan Ahead When Possible................................ 7-7
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Playing a CD.........................................3-65, 3-75
Playing a Specic Loaded CD..........................3-76
Playing the Radio...................................3-59, 3-68
Power
Accessory Outlets........................................3-16
Door Locks.................................................. 2-8
Electrical System.........................................5-81
Reduced Engine Light..................................3-36
Seat............................................................ 1-2
Steering Fluid.............................................5-31
Windows....................................................2-11
Power Steering...............................................4-10
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.................. 2-8
Programming HomeLink
®.................................2-28
Programming the HomeLink Transmitter.............2-27
Programming the Power Windows.....................2-11
Put Vehicle in Park.........................................3-48
Q
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts.........1-11
R
Radio Data System (RDS).......................3-62, 3-72
Radio Messages.............................................3-65
Radios..........................................................3-58
Care of Your CD Player...............................3-81
Care of Your CDs........................................3-81
Radio with CD............................................3-59
Radio with Six-Disc CD................................3-68
Setting the Time..........................................3-59
Theft-Deterrent............................................3-80
Understanding Reception..............................3-81
RDS Messages......................................3-64, 3-74
Rear Axle......................................................5-42
Rear Window Defogger....................................3-21
Rearview Mirrors.............................................2-24
Reclining Seatbacks.......................................... 1-4
Recreational Vehicle Towing.............................4-31
Reduce Speed...............................................3-48
Reduced Engine Power Light............................3-36
Relay Center..................................................5-87
Remote Keyless Entry System............................ 2-4
Remote Keyless Entry System, Operation............ 2-5
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Trailer Wiring Harness.....................................4-49
Trans (Transmission) Hot Idle...........................3-51
Transmission
Fluid, Automatic...........................................5-21
Transmission Operation, Automatic....................2-17
Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Case Unit
Repair Manual............................................7-10
Transportation Options...................................... 7-7
Trip Information..............................................3-42
Trip Odometer................................................3-24
Turn and Lane Change Signals.......................... 3-5
Turn Signal On...............................................3-51
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever........................... 3-5
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer..................4-47
U
Underbody Flushing Service.............................6-12
Understanding Radio Reception........................3-81
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................5-60
United States — Customer Assistance................. 7-4
Unknown Speed.............................................3-51
Using Cleaner on Fabric..................................5-73
Using HomeLink
®...........................................2-30
Using Song List Mode.....................................3-78
V
Vehicle
Control........................................................ 4-5
Damage Warnings........................................... iv
Loading......................................................4-31
Symbols......................................................... iv
Vehicle Identication
Number (VIN).............................................5-80
Service Parts Identication Label...................5-80
Vehicle Personalization
DIC ...........................................................3-52
Memory Seat..............................................2-44
Vehicle Storage..............................................5-36
Ventilation Adjustment......................................3-21
Visor Vanity Mirror..........................................2-12
Visors...........................................................2-12
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