2004 CHEVROLET SSR charging

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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{CAUTION:
If the air bag readiness light ever comes on
when you have turned off the passenger’s
frontal air bag, it means that something may
be wrong with the air bag system. The
passenger’s frontal air bag could inate even
though the switch is off. If this ever happens,
do not let anyone whom the national
government has identied as a member of a
passenger air bag risk group sit in the
passenger’s position (for example, do not
secure a rear-facing child restraint in your
vehicle) until you have your vehicle serviced.
SeeAir Bag Off Switch on page 1-51.
Charging System Light
The charging system light
will come on briey when
you turn on the ignition,
but the engine is not
running, as a check to
show you it is working.
It should go out once the engine is running. If it stays
on, or comes on while you are driving, you may have a
problem with the charging system. It could indicate
that you have problems with a generator drive belt, or
another electrical problem. Have it checked right
away. Driving while this light is on could drain your
battery.
If you must drive a short distance with the light on, be
certain to turn off all your accessories, such as the radio
and air conditioner.
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Auxiliary Gage Package
A. Voltmeter Gage
B. Instantaneous Fuel Consumption Gage
C. Transmission Temperature Gage
Your vehicle may have an auxiliary gage package
located at the front of the center console.
Voltmeter Gage
This gage (A) is located on
the left side of the gage
package.
When your engine is not running, but the ignition is in
RUN, this gage shows your battery’s state of charge in
DC volts.
When the ignition is on and the engine is running, the
gage shows the condition of the charging system.
Readings between the low and high warning zones
indicate the normal operating range.
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Readings in the low warning zone may occur when a
large number of electrical accessories are operating in
the vehicle and the engine is left at an idle for an
extended period. This condition is normal since the
charging system is not able to provide full power
at engine idle. As engine speeds are increased, this
condition should correct itself as higher engine speeds
allow the charging system to create maximum power.
You can only drive for a short time with the reading
in either warning zone. If you must drive while the gage
is in the warning zone, turn off all unnecessary
accessories.
Readings in either warning zone indicate a possible
problem in the electrical system. Have the vehicle
serviced as soon as possible.Instantaneous Fuel Consumption Gage
This gage (B) is located in
the center of the gage
package.
The instantaneous fuel consumption gage shows the
rate of fuel that is being used in gallons per hour (gph).
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Personalization
y
(Personalization):Press this button to access the
vehicle personalization menu and customize the
personalization settings on your vehicle. SeeDIC
Vehicle Personalization on page 3-55for more
information.
Select
r
(Select):Press this button to reset certain
DIC functions, acknowledge DIC warning messages and
clear them from the DIC, and set your personalization
settings.
DIC Warnings and Messages
Messages are displayed on the DIC to notify the driver
that the status of the vehicle has changed and that
some action may be needed by the driver to correct the
condition. Multiple messages may appear one after
another. Some messages may not require immediate
action but you should press the select button to
acknowledge that you received the message and clear it
from the display. Some messages cannot be cleared
from the display because they are more urgent. These
messages require action before they can be removed
from the DIC display. The following are the possible
messages that can be displayed and some information
about them.
Battery Not Charging
If the battery is not charging during operation, this
message will appear on the DIC. The charging system
light may also be displayed on the instrument panel
cluster. SeeCharging System Light on page 3-29
for more information. Driving your vehicle when the
battery is not charging properly can drain the battery.
Have the electrical system checked as soon as possible.
Press the select button to acknowledge this message
and clear it from the DIC display.
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Battery Voltage Too High
This message will be displayed when the battery
voltage is higher than normal and you try to raise or
lower the convertible top. The charging system light may
also be displayed on the instrument panel cluster.
SeeCharging System Light on page 3-29for more
information. Press the select button to acknowledge the
message and clear it from the DIC display.
Battery Voltage Too Low
This message will be displayed when the battery
voltage is lower than normal and you try to raise or
lower the convertible top. The charging system light may
also be displayed on the instrument panel cluster.
SeeCharging System Light on page 3-29for more
information. Press the select button to acknowledge the
message and clear it from the DIC display.
Cargo Cover Ajar
This message will be displayed when trying to open or
close the convertible top while the cargo cover is
open. Make sure the cargo cover is fully closed before
trying to open or close the convertible top. This
message will clear itself from the DIC once the cargo
cover is closed.
Change Trans (Transmission) Fluid
If your transmission uid in your vehicle needs to be
changed, this message will appear on the DIC.
SeeAutomatic Transmission Fluid on page 5-20and
Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4for more
information.
Check Oil Level
If the oil level in the vehicle is low this message will
appear on the DIC. Check the oil level and add oil as
necessary. SeeEngine Oil on page 5-13for more
information. Press the select button to acknowledge this
message and clear it from the DIC display.
Depress Brake
This message will be displayed on the DIC when you try
to raise or lower the convertible top without rst
pressing the brake pedal. The brake pedal must be
pressed in order to operate the convertible top.
SeeConvertible Top on page 2-45for more information.
Pressing the brake pedal will clear the message, or
you can press the select button to acknowledge
and clear the message from the DIC display.
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B
Backing Up....................................................4-49
Back-Up Lamps..............................................5-48
Battery..........................................................5-36
Battery Not Charging.......................................3-48
Battery Replacement......................................... 2-5
Battery Rundown Protection.............................3-16
Battery Voltage Too High.................................3-49
Battery Voltage Too Low..................................3-49
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.........................4-23
Brake
Parking......................................................2-18
System Warning Light..................................3-30
Brake Adjustment............................................5-36
Brake Fluid....................................................5-33
Brake Wear...................................................5-35
Brakes..........................................................5-33
Braking........................................................... 4-6
Braking in Emergencies..................................... 4-9
Break-In, New Vehicle.....................................2-13
Bulb Replacement...........................................5-43
Back-Up Lamps...........................................5-48
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)........5-47
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker
and Parking Lamps..................................5-45
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-44
Headlamp Aiming........................................5-43Bulb Replacement (cont.)
Headlamps.................................................5-44
Replacement Bulbs......................................5-48
Taillamps....................................................5-47
Buying New Tires...........................................5-60
C
California Fuel.................................................. 5-5
Canada – Customer Assistance.......................... 7-5
Canadian Owners................................................ ii
Canadian Roadside Assistance........................... 7-8
Capacities and Specications............................5-92
Carbon Monoxide.....................2-8, 2-21, 4-26, 4-39
Care of
Safety Belts................................................5-77
Your CD Player...........................................3-87
Your CDs ...................................................3-87
Cargo Cover..................................................2-31
Cargo Cover Ajar............................................3-49
Cargo Net System..........................................2-36
Cargo Tie Downs............................................2-34
CD Messages........................................3-70, 3-85
Center Console Fuse Block..............................5-84
Center Console Storage Area...........................2-30
Center Console Switchbank..............................3-17
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Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)...........5-47
Certication/Tire Label.....................................4-36
Chains, Tires..................................................5-65
Change Trans (Transmission) Fluid....................3-49
Charging System Light....................................3-29
Check
Engine Light...............................................3-32
Gages Warning Light...................................3-39
Check Engine Light.........................................3-32
Check Oil Level..............................................3-49
Checking Brake Fluid......................................5-34
Checking Coolant............................................5-25
Checking Engine Oil........................................5-13
Checking the Automatic Transmission
Fluid Level.................................................5-21
Checking Things Under the Hood......................5-10
Chemical Paint Spotting...................................5-80
Child Restraints
Child Restraint Systems...............................1-27
Infants and Young Children...........................1-24
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for
Children (LATCH System)..........................1-32
Older Children.............................................1-21
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the
LATCH System........................................1-34Child Restraints (cont.)
Securing a Child Restraint in the
Passenger Seat Position...........................1-37
Top Strap...................................................1-30
Top Strap Anchor Location............................1-32
Cigarette Lighter.............................................3-18
Cleaning
Inside of Your Vehicle..................................5-74
Outside of Your Vehicle................................5-77
Underbody Maintenance...............................5-80
Weatherstrips..............................................5-77
Cleaning Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels.....5-79
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses.......................5-78
Cleaning Fabric/Carpet....................................5-74
Cleaning Glass Surfaces..................................5-76
Cleaning Interior Plastic Components.................5-76
Cleaning Leather............................................5-76
Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel...........5-76
Cleaning the Windshield and Wiper Blades.........5-79
Cleaning Tires................................................5-80
Cleaning Vinyl................................................5-76
Climate Control System...................................3-19
Outlet Adjustment........................................3-22
Content Theft-Deferrent....................................2-11
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