2004 CHEVROLET SSR ECU

Emergency Cargo Cover Release
Handle
Notice:Using the emergency cargo cover release
handle as a tie-down or anchor point when securing
items in the cargo area may damage it. Use the
emergency cargo cover release handle only to help
you open the cargo cover.Your vehicle has a glow-in-the-dark emergency cargo
cover release handle located in the cargo area on
the driver’s side of the vehicle. This handle will glow
following exposure to light. Pull the release handle up to
open the cargo cover from the inside.
Cargo Tie Downs
There are four cargo
tie downs in the rear
cargo area.
Use the cargo tie downs to secure cargo in the cargo
storage area.
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8. Slide the locking tabs in the side rails until they are
aligned with the knobs on the cross bar as shown
and loosely tighten the knobs.
9. Slide the cross bar to the desired location and
adjust the length of the bar as necessary.
10. Tighten all the cross bar knobs.
11. Remove the pushpins located on the outboard
sides of the tailgate near the top.
12. Install and tighten a D-ring into each hole on the
tailgate.Be sure to use the D-rings supplied with the cargo
net system that have 0.9 inches (22 mm) studs.
Using other D-rings will not work because the studs
will not be the correct length and the cargo net
system will not be secured properly.
13. Clip the cargo net to the tailgate D-rings with the
label facing up and on the driver’s side of the
vehicle.
14. Clip the other end of the cargo net to the
telescoping cross bar as shown.
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15. Wrap the Velcro®strap around the cross bar
as shown to secure the middle portion of the
cargo net.
Notice:Loading items that weigh more than
75 lbs. (34 kg) in the cargo net could cause damage
to the cargo net and/or your vehicle. Do not load
heavy items in the cargo net.
Be sure to load items in the cargo area according to the
proper load limits. SeeLoading Your Vehicle on
page 4-32for more information.
The cargo net system can be removed by reversing the
installation procedure.
Side-Saddle Storage
Your vehicle may have a side-saddle storage system to
store items on either side of the rear cargo area.
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8. Insert one of the D-rings through the bracket and
locking plate and loosely tighten it to the side rail.
Be sure to use the D-rings supplied with the
side-saddle storage system that have 0.3 inches
(8 mm) studs. Using other D-rings will not work
because the studs will be too long and the storage
bins will not be secured properly. If you need
additional D-rings and locking tabs, contact your
dealer.
9. Loosely install the three wing nuts on the studs in
the bottom of the storage bin.10. Once the bin has been situated properly, fully
tighten the three wing nuts in the bottom of the
bin and the D-ring on the side rail.
11. Install the locking lid on the storage bin.
Each storage bin is delivered with two keys.
If additional keys are needed, your dealer can create
them using the key code imprinted on each key.
12. Repeat the above steps to install the other
storage bin.
To remove the storage bin(s), reverse the previous
steps.
Be sure to load items in the cargo area according to the
proper load limits. SeeLoading Your Vehicle on
page 4-32for more information.
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.
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13. Remove the plastic cap
located between the
sun visors. Turn the cap
in either direction about
a quarter of a turn,
then pull downward to
remove it.
14. Slide the tool side of the
convertible top release
tool until the entire tool
forms a right angle as
shown.
15. Insert the convertible top release tool into the latch
closing mechanism between the sun visors and turn
it counterclockwise until the roof latches are
secured and the convertible top is fully closed.
Then replace the plastic cap.
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19. Repeat Step 18 on the other side of the vehicle.
20. You will know the latches are engaged if the
roof tonneau cannot be raised. If the roof tonneau
can be raised, repeat Step 18 on both sides of
the vehicle until the roof tonneau cannot be raised.
21. Once the roof tonneau is closed, adjust the cables
located behind the seats. Pull the cable with the red
band until both cables are the same length.
Repeat this step on the other side of the vehicle.
22. Check the roof tonneau to make sure it is secure
before driving.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.
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Instrument Panel Overview...............................3-2
Hazard Warning Flashers................................3-3
Other Warning Devices...................................3-4
Horn.............................................................3-4
Tilt Wheel.....................................................3-5
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.........................3-5
Exterior Lamps.............................................3-12
Interior Lamps..............................................3-15
Center Console Switchbank............................3-17
Accessory Power Outlets...............................3-17
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter........................3-18
Climate Controls............................................3-19
Climate Control System.................................3-19
Outlet Adjustment.........................................3-22
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators............3-23
Instrument Panel Cluster................................3-24
Speedometer and Odometer...........................3-25
Trip Odometer..............................................3-25
Tachometer.................................................3-25
Safety Belt Reminder Light.............................3-26
Air Bag Readiness Light................................3-26
Air Bag Off Light..........................................3-28
Charging System Light..................................3-29
Brake System Warning Light..........................3-30
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light.............3-31Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light . . .3-31
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage..................3-32
Malfunction Indicator Lamp.............................3-32
Oil Pressure Gage........................................3-36
Change Engine Oil Light................................3-37
Security Light...............................................3-37
Cruise Control Light......................................3-38
Reduced Engine Power Light.........................3-38
Highbeam On Light.......................................3-39
Check Gages Warning Light...........................3-39
Fuel Gage...................................................3-40
Auxiliary Gage Package.................................3-41
Driver Information Center (DIC).......................3-44
DIC Controls and Displays.............................3-44
DIC Warnings and Messages.........................3-48
DIC Vehicle Personalization............................3-55
Audio System(s).............................................3-61
Setting the Time...........................................3-61
Radio with CD..............................................3-62
Radio with Six-Disc CD.................................3-71
Theft-Deterrent Feature..................................3-85
Audio Steering Wheel Controls.......................3-86
Radio Reception...........................................3-87
Care of Your CDs.........................................3-87
Care of Your CD Player................................3-87
Integrated Windshield Antenna........................3-87
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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A. Climate Control Vents. SeeClimate Control System
on page 3-19.
B. Instrument Panel Cluster. SeeInstrument Panel
Cluster on page 3-24.
C. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. SeeTurn
Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-5.
D. Exterior and Interior Lamps Control. SeeExterior
Lamps on page 3-12andInterior Lamps on
page 3-15.
E. Driver Information Center (DIC) buttons. SeeDriver
Information Center (DIC) on page 3-44.
F. Audio Steering Wheel Controls. SeeAudio Steering
Wheel Controls on page 3-86.
G. Storage Tray. SeeInstrument Panel Storage Area
on page 2-30.
H. Audio System. SeeAudio System(s) on page 3-61.
I. Climate Control System. SeeClimate Control
System on page 3-19.
J. Transmission Shift Lever. SeeAutomatic
Transmission Operation on page 2-16.
K. Cupholder. SeeCupholder(s) on page 2-30.
L. Glovebox. SeeGlove Box on page 2-30.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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