2004 CHEVROLET SSR park assist

Programming the HomeLink®
Transmitter
Do not use the HomeLink®Transmitter with any garage
door opener that does not have the “stop and reverse”
feature. This includes any garage door opener model
manufactured before April 1, 1982. If you have a newer
garage door opener with rolling codes, please be
sure to follow steps 6 through 8 to complete the
programming of your HomeLink
®Transmitter.
Read the instructions completely before attempting to
program the HomeLink
®Transmitter. Because of
the steps involved, it may be helpful to have another
person available to assist you in programming the
transmitter.
Keep the original transmitter for use in other vehicles as
well as for future HomeLink
®programming. It is also
recommended that upon the sale of the vehicle,
the programmed HomeLink
®buttons should be erased
for security purposes. Refer to “Erasing HomeLink®
Buttons” or, for assistance, contact HomeLink®on the
internet at: www.homelink.com or by calling
1-800-355-3515.
Be sure that people and objects are clear of the garage
door or gate operator you are programming. When
programming a garage door, it is advised to park outside
of the garage.It is recommended that a new battery be installed in
your hand-held transmitter for quicker and more
accurate transmission of the radio frequency.
Your vehicle’s engine should be turned off while
programming the transmitter. Follow these steps to
program up to three channels:
1. Press and hold down the two outside buttons,
releasing only when the indicator light begins to
ash, after 20 seconds. Do not hold down the
buttons for longer than 30 seconds and do not
repeat this step to program a second and/or third
transmitter to the remaining two HomeLink
®buttons.
2. Position the end of your hand-held transmitter about
1 to 3 inches (3 to 8 cm) away from the HomeLink
®
buttons while keeping the indicator light in view.
3. Simultaneously press and hold both the desired
button on HomeLink
®and the hand-held transmitter
button. Do not release the buttons until Step 4
has been completed.
Some entry gates and garage door openers may
require you to substitute Step 3 with the procedure
noted in “Gate Operator and Canadian
Programming” later in this section.
4. The indicator light will ash slowly at rst and then
rapidly after HomeLink
®successfully receives the
frequency signal from the hand-held transmitter.
Release both buttons.
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Transmission Temperature Gage
This gage (C) is located on
the right side of the gage
package.
When your ignition is on, the gage shows the
temperature of the transmission uid. The normal
operating range is from 100°F (38°C) to about
265°F (130°C).
At approximately 265°F (130°C), the transmission will
enter a transmission protection mode. When the
transmission enters the protection mode, you may notice
a change in the transmission shifting patterns. The
transmission will return to normal shifting patterns
when the transmission uid temperature falls below
260°F (127°C).Pull the vehicle off the roadway when it is safe to do so.
Set the parking brake, place the transmission in
PARK (P) and allow the engine to idle until the
transmission temperature falls below 260°F (127°C).
If the transmission continues to operate above 260°F
(127°C), see your dealer for service or contact GM
Roadside Assistance. SeeRoadside Assistance Program
on page 7-6.
Notice:If you drive your vehicle with the
transmission temperature gage above normal
operating range, you can damage the transmission.
This could lead to costly repairs that would not
be covered by your warranty. Do not drive your
vehicle while the transmission temperature gage
reading is above normal. See your dealer for service.
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If a Tire Goes Flat
Your vehicle has no spare tire, no tire changing
equipment and no place to store a tire.
It’s unusual for a tire to “blow out” while you’re driving,
especially if you maintain your tires properly. See
Tires on page 5-51. If air goes out of a tire, it’s much
more likely to leak out slowly. But if you should
ever have a “blow out” here are a few tips about what to
expect and what to do:
If a front tire fails, the at tire will create a drag that
pulls the vehicle toward that side. Take your foot off the
accelerator pedal and grip the steering wheel rmly.
Steer to maintain lane position, and then gently brake to
a stop well out of the traffic lane.
A rear blow out, particularly on a curve, acts much like
a skid and may require the same correction you’d
use in a skid. In any rear blow out, remove your foot
from the accelerator pedal. Get the vehicle under control
by steering the way you want the vehicle to go. It may
be very bumpy and noisy, but you can still steer. Gently
brake to a stop, well off the road if possible.If a tire goes at, avoid further tire and wheel damage by
driving slowly to a level place and stopping. Then do this:
1. Turn on the hazard warning ashers.
2. Set the parking brake rmly.
3. Put the shift lever in PARK (P).
4. Turn off the engine.
5. Inspect the at tire.
If the tire has been separated from the wheel or has
damaged sidewalls or large tears that allow rapid
air loss, call a tire repair facility. SeeRoadside
Assistance Program on page 7-6.
If the at tire is due to a slow leak caused by a nail or
other similar road hazard, the tire inator kit may
be used to repair the damaged tire temporarily. The kit
uses a liquid tire sealant to seal small punctures in
the tread area of the tire. The at tire is then inated to
at least 26 psi (179 kPa) and driven to evenly distribute
the tire sealant. The tire pressure is checked after
driving for a maximum of 10 minutes to see if the
slow leak has been stopped. If the tire pressure is
19 psi (131 kPa) or more, inate the tire up to the
standard operating pressure as shown on the tire and
loading information label found on center pillar near the
door latch or on the rear edge of the driver’s door.
SeeInation - Tire Pressure on page 5-58.
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Reporting Safety Defects
Reporting Safety Defects to the
United States Government
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could
cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you
should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration (NHTSA), in addition to notifying
General Motors.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an
investigation, and if it nds that a safety defect exists in
a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy
campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in
individual problems between you, your dealer or
General Motors.
To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety
Hotline toll-free at 1-800-424-9393 (or 366-0123 in
the Washington, D.C. area) or write to:
NHTSA, U.S. Department of Transportation
Washington, D.C. 20590
You can also obtain other information about motor
vehicle safety from the hotline.
Reporting Safety Defects to the
Canadian Government
If you live in Canada, and you believe that your vehicle
has a safety defect, you should immediately notify
Transport Canada, in addition to notifying General
Motors of Canada Limited. You may write to:
Transport Canada
330 Sparks Street
Tower C
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0N5
Reporting Safety Defects to
General Motors
In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in
a situation like this, we certainly hope you’ll notify us.
Please call us at 1-800-222-1020, or write:
Chevrolet Motor Division
Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center
P.O. Box 33170
Detroit, MI 48232-5170
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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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Oil
Change Engine Oil Light...............................3-37
Engine.......................................................5-13
Pressure Gage............................................3-36
Oil Pressure Low Stop Engine..........................3-51
Older Children, Restraints................................1-21
Online Owner Center........................................ 7-4
Opening the Cargo Cover................................2-31
Other Warning Devices...................................... 3-4
Outlet Adjustment............................................3-22
Outside
Automatic Dimming Heated Mirror..................2-25
Convex Mirror.............................................2-25
Power Heated Mirrors..................................2-24
Overseas – Customer Assistance........................ 7-5
Owner Checks and Services.............................. 6-9
Owners, Canadian............................................... ii
Owner’s Information........................................7-13
P
Parade Dimming.............................................3-16
Park (P)
Shifting Into................................................2-19
Shifting Out of............................................2-20
Parking
Brake........................................................2-18
Over Things That Burn.................................2-21Parking on Hills..............................................4-50
Passenger Door Ajar.......................................3-52
Passenger Position, Safety Belts.......................1-20
Passenger’s Seat............................................. 1-3
Passing.................................................4-13, 4-49
Passlock
®......................................................2-13
Payload.........................................................4-38
Perimeter Lighting...........................................3-16
Personalization...............................................3-48
Plan Ahead When Possible................................ 7-8
Playing a CD.........................................3-68, 3-78
Playing a Specic Loaded CD..........................3-80
Playing the Radio...................................3-62, 3-71
Power
Accessory Outlets........................................3-17
Door Locks.................................................. 2-7
Electrical System.........................................5-83
Reduced Engine Light..................................3-38
Seat............................................................ 1-2
Steering Fluid.............................................5-31
Windows....................................................2-10
Power Steering...............................................4-11
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.................. 2-8
Programming the HomeLink
®Transmitter...........2-27
Programming the Power Windows.....................2-10
Put Vehicle in Park.........................................3-52
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Q
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts.........1-11
R
Radio Data System (RDS).......................3-65, 3-75
Radio Messages.............................................3-68
Radios..........................................................3-61
Care of Your CD Player...............................3-87
Care of Your CDs........................................3-87
Radio with CD............................................3-62
Radio with Six-Disc CD................................3-71
Setting the Time..........................................3-61
Theft-Deterrent............................................3-85
Understanding Reception..............................3-87
RDS Messages......................................3-67, 3-77
Rear Axle......................................................5-43
Rear Window Defogger....................................3-22
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with
HomeLink
®.................................................2-23
Rearview Mirrors.............................................2-23
Reclining Seatbacks.......................................... 1-4
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.................6-13
Recreational Vehicle Towing.............................4-32
Reduce Speed...............................................3-52
Reduced Engine Power Light............................3-38
Relay Center..................................................5-89Remote Keyless Entry System............................ 2-3
Remote Keyless Entry System, Operation............ 2-4
Removing the Cargo Cover..............................2-32
Replacement Bulbs.........................................5-48
Replacing Brake System Parts..........................5-36
Reporting Safety Defects
Canadian Government..................................7-12
General Motors...........................................7-12
United States Government............................7-12
Reprogramming a Single HomeLink
®Button.......2-29
Resetting Defaults...........................................2-30
Restraint System Check
Checking Your Restraint Systems...................1-55
Replacing Restraint System Parts
After a Crash..........................................1-56
Restraint Systems
Checking....................................................1-55
Replacing Parts...........................................1-56
Rfa X Battery Low..........................................3-52
Roadside
Assistance Program....................................... 7-6
Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out...................4-31
Roof Ajar.......................................................3-52
Roof Cycle Timeout.........................................3-53
Roof Hall Switch Fault.....................................3-53
Roof Tonneau.................................................2-45
Routing, Engine Drive Belt...............................6-16
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked.......2-22
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