2003 CHEVROLET SSR Page 2

Cargo Area Rails
Your vehicle has side and lower cargo area rails in the
cargo area of your vehicle. The cargo area rails can
be used to attach additional storage items such as the
side-saddle storage system and cargo net system.
SeeCargo Net System on page 2-36andSide-Saddle
Storage on page 2-37for more information.
Cargo Tie Downs
There may be are
four cargo tie downs
in the rear cargo area.
Use the cargo tie downs to secure cargo in the cargo
storage area.
Cargo Cover Storage System
Your vehicle may have a cargo cover storage system.
To use the cargo area storage system, do the following:
1. Place the storage bag over the cargo cover and
secure the closure before removing any fasteners.
2. Remove the fasteners.
3. Install the support bar with the included pins.
4. With the assistance of another person, grasp the
handles on the storage bag, slide rearward, and lift.
5. Hang the entire assembly by the included support
bar with the forward edge of the cargo cover
pointing up on the pre-installed support brackets.
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Cargo Net System
Your vehicle may have cargo netting to help keep items
in your tailgate from moving around.
To use the cargo net system do the following:
1. Assemble the telescoping crossbar by attaching the
rod to the base.2. Attach the telescoping crossbar to the upper bed
rails in your tailgate by pushing in the base and
sliding rearward.
3. Attach the straight side of the cargo tie down into
the telescoping crossbar and the rounded side to
the netting.
4. Arrange the netting and telescoping crossbar into
the pattern to best suit your storage needs.
Be sure to load items in the cargo area according to the
proper load limits. SeeLoading Your Vehicle on
page 4-31for more information.
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Side-Saddle Storage
Your vehicle may have a side-saddle storage system to
store items on either side of the rear cargo area. For
more information on this feature, see your dealer.
Convertible Top
Roof Tonneau
Your vehicle has a roof tonneau that is raised or
lowered along with the convertible top using the
convertible top switch located on the center console
switchbank. See “Convertible Top Operation” following
in this section for more information.
If you are unable to raise or lower your roof tonneau
using the convertible top switch, verify that the
cargo cover is closed. The roof tonneau will not raise or
lower if the cargo cover is open. SeeCargo Cover on
page 2-32and for more information. There will also be a
message displayed on the on the Driver Information
Center (DIC). SeeDIC Warnings and Messages
on page 3-45for more information on possible DIC
messages and how to clear them from the display.
If the cargo area is closed and you still cannot operate
the roof tonneau, check to see if a fuse is blown.
SeeFuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5-82for more
information.
Contact your dealer if you are still unable to operate the
roof tonneau.
You may need to raise the roof tonneau manually in the
event of a power loss. See “Convertible Top Operation”
for instructions.
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Convertible Top Operation
Notice:If you operate the convertible top switch
continuously while the ignition is in ACCESSORY,
the battery will drain and you might not be able
to start your vehicle. Do not use the convertible top
switch for extended periods of time when the
ignition is in ACCESSORY.
The ignition must be in RUN or ACCESSORY and your
foot must be on the brake in order to raise or lower
the convertible top. The cargo cover must also be closed
for the convertible top to work properly.
Operate the convertible top by pressing the convertible
top switch located on the console switchback. See
Center Console Switchbank on page 3-16for more
information on location.
{CAUTION:
Moving parts of the convertible top can be
dangerous. People can be injured by the
convertible top and its mechanism. Keep
people away from your vehicle when you are
lowering or raising the top.
a(Top Open):Press and hold this symbol on
the convertible top switch to open the convertible
top. The windows will lower automatically when the top
begins to lower. Two chimes will sound when the
convertible top is fully opened.
b(Top Closed):Press and hold this symbol on
the convertible top switch to close the convertible
top. Two chimes will sound when the top is fully closed.
If you cannot raise or lower the convertible top by
using your convertible top switch, you may need to
replace the fuse. SeeFuses and Circuit Breakers
on page 5-82for more information.
If you still cannot operate your convertible top, contact
your dealer.
You may need to raise the roof tonneau and convertible
top manually in the event of a power loss. You will
need two people to lift the roof tonneau and convertible
top when using the following procedure. To manually
raise the roof tonneau and convertible top, do the
following:
1. Turn the ignition to OFF.
2. Be sure the cargo cover is closed. SeeCargo
Cover on page 2-32andRemote Keyless Entry
System Operation on page 2-5for more information.
3. Open both doors.
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4. In the area behind the seats, locate the two sets of
cables behind the carpet aps. The cables on the
driver’s side of the vehicle are located behind
the tire inator kit. The tire inator kit must be
removed to access the cables. SeeTire Inator Kit
on page 5-66for instructions on how to remove
the tire inator kit.
5. Locate the loops at the ends of the cables.
One has a red band on it, and the other has
a green band.
The cable with the green band opens the tonneau
latch, and the cable with the red band closes it.6. Using the release tool from the convertible top,
hook the tool into the green loop.
The convertible top release tool is provided when
you purchase your new SSR from the dealer.
It is stored in the glovebox.
7. Pull the green cable with the release tool upward at
a 45 degree angle until the cable is pulled tight and
the roof tonneau latch is released.
8. Repeat Steps 4 through 7 on the other side of
the vehicle.
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Vehicle Personalization
Memory Seat
Your vehicle may have a memory driver’s seat. The
controls are located on the outboard of the driver’s seat,
and are used to program and recall memory settings
for the driver’s seating positions.
Adjust the driver’s seat to the desired position. Press
the SET button, then press and hold button 1 (for
Driver 1) for three seconds. A double chime will sound
to let you know that the position has been stored.A second seating position can be programmed by
repeating the procedure with a second driver and
pressing button 2 for three seconds. Each time
button 1 or 2 is pressed and released while the vehicle
is in PARK (P), a single chime will sound, and the
memory position will be recalled.
If you use the unlock button on the remote keyless entry
transmitter to enter your vehicle, the preset driver’s
seat positions will be recalled if programmed to do so
through the Driver Information Center (DIC). The
numbers on the back of the transmitters, 1 or 2,
correspond to the numbers on the memory controls.
The seat positions can also be recalled by placing the
key in the ignition if programmed to do so through
the Driver Information Center (DIC).
To stop recall movement of the memory feature at
any time, press one of the power seat controls or
memory buttons.
Further programming for automatic seat can be done
through the Driver Information Center (DIC). See
DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-52for more
information.
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A. Climate Control Vents. SeeClimate Control System
on page 3-18.
B. Instrument Panel Cluster. SeeInstrument Panel
Cluster on page 3-23.
C. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. SeeTurn
Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-5.
D. Exterior and Interior Lamps Control. SeeExterior
Lamps on page 3-11andInterior Lamps on
page 3-14.
E. Driver Information Center (DIC) buttons. SeeDriver
Information Center (DIC) on page 3-41.
F. Audio Steering Wheel Controls. SeeAudio Steering
Wheel Controls on page 3-80.
G. Storage Tray. SeeInstrument Panel Storage Area
on page 2-31.
H. Audio System. SeeAudio System(s) on page 3-58.
I. Climate Control System. SeeClimate Control
System on page 3-18.
J. Transmission Shift Lever. SeeAutomatic
Transmission Operation on page 2-17.
K. Cupholder. SeeCupholder(s) on page 2-31.
L. Glovebox. SeeGlove Box on page 2-31.Hazard Warning Flashers
Your hazard warning ashers let you warn others. They
also let police know you have a problem. Your front
and rear turn signal lamps will ash on and off.
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As you signal a turn or a lane change, if the arrows
ash more quickly than normal, a signal bulb may
be burned out and other drivers won’t see your
turn signal.
If a bulb is burned out, replace it to help avoid an
accident. If the arrows don’t go on at all when you signal
a turn, check the fuse. SeeFuses and Circuit Breakers
on page 5-82and for burned-out bulbs.
If you have a trailer towing option with added wiring
for the trailer lamps, a different turn signal asher
is used. With this asher installed, the signal indicator
will ash even if a turn signal bulb is burned out.
Check the front and rear turn signal lamps regularly to
make sure they are working.
Turn Signal On Chime
If your turn signal is left on for more than 3/4 of a mile
(1.2 km), a chime will sound at each ash of the
turn signal. You will also receive a DIC message.
See “Turn Signal On” underDIC Warnings and
Messages on page 3-45for more information.
To turn off the chime, move the turn signal lever to
the off position.
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
To change the headlamps from low to high beam, push
the lever toward the instrument panel. To return to
low-beam headlamps, pull the multifunction lever toward
you. Then release it.
When the high beams are
on, this indicator light on
the instrument panel
cluster will also be on.
Flash-to-Pass
This feature lets you use your high-beam headlamps to
signal a driver in front of you that you want to pass.
It works even if your headlamps are in the automatic
position.
To use it, pull the turn signal lever toward you, then
release it.
If your headlamps are in the automatic position or on
low beam, your high-beam headlamps will turn on.
They’ll stay on as long as you hold the lever toward you.
The high-beam indicator on the instrument panel
cluster will come on. Release the lever to return to
normal operation.
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