2005 CHEVROLET SSR warning

Seats and Restraint Systems........................... 1-1
Front Seats
............................................... 1-2
Safety Belts
.............................................. 1-6
Child Restraints
.......................................1-19
Airbag System
.........................................1-38
Restraint System Check
............................1-51
Features and Controls..................................... 2-1
Keys
........................................................ 2-3
Doors and Locks
....................................... 2-9
Windows
.................................................2-11
Theft-Deterrent Systems
............................2-13
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
...........2-15
Mirrors
....................................................2-28
HomeLink
®Transmitter
.............................2-30
Storage Areas
.........................................2-35
Convertible Top
.......................................2-51
Vehicle Personalization
.............................2-59
Instrument Panel............................................. 3-1
Instrument Panel Overview
.......................... 3-4
Climate Controls
......................................3-20
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators
........3-23
Driver Information Center (DIC)
..................3-42
Audio System(s)
.......................................3-58Driving Your Vehicle....................................... 4-1
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
..... 4-2
Towing
...................................................4-34
Service and Appearance Care.......................... 5-1
Service
..................................................... 5-3
Fuel
......................................................... 5-5
Checking Things Under the Hood
...............5-10
Rear Axle
...............................................5-43
Headlamp Aiming
.....................................5-44
Bulb Replacement
....................................5-44
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
.........5-50
Tires
......................................................5-52
Appearance Care
.....................................5-74
Vehicle Identication
.................................5-82
Electrical System
......................................5-83
Capacities and Specications
.....................5-93
Maintenance Schedule..................................... 6-1
Maintenance Schedule
................................ 6-2
Customer Assistance and Information.............. 7-1
Customer Assistance and Information
........... 7-2
Reporting Safety Defects
...........................7-11
Index................................................................ 1
2005 Chevrolet SSR Owner ManualM

Safety Warnings and Symbols
There are a number of safety cautions in this book. We
use a box and the word CAUTION to tell about things
that could hurt you if you were to ignore the warning.
{CAUTION:
These mean there is something that could hurt
you or other people.
In the caution area, we tell you what the hazard is.
Then we tell you what to do to help avoid or reduce
the hazard. Please read these cautions. If you do not,
you or others could be hurt.You will also nd a circle
with a slash through it in
this book. This safety
symbol means “Do Not,”
“Do Not do this” or
“Do Not let this happen.”
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Vehicle Damage Warnings
Also, in this manual you will nd these notices:
Notice:These mean there is something that could
damage your vehicle.
A notice tells about something that can damage the
vehicle. Many times, this damage would not be covered
by your vehicle’s warranty, and it could be costly. But
the notice will tell what to do to help avoid the damage.
When you read other manuals, you might see
CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors
or in different words.
There are also warning labels on the vehicle.
They use the same words, CAUTION or NOTICE.
Vehicle Symbols
The vehicle has components and labels that use
symbols instead of text. Symbols are shown along with
the text describing the operation or information
relating to a specic component, control, message,
gage, or indicator.
If you need help guring out a specic name of a
component, gage, or indicator, reference the
following topics:
Seats and Restraint Systems in Section 1
Features and Controls in Section 2
Instrument Panel Overview in Section 3
Climate Controls in Section 3
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators in Section 3
Audio System(s) in Section 3
Engine Compartment Overview in Section 5
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Battery Replacement
Under normal use, the battery in your remote keyless
entry transmitter should last about two years.
You can tell the battery is weak if the transmitter won’t
work at the normal range in any location. If you have
to get close to your vehicle before the transmitter works,
it’s probably time to change the battery.
The Driver Information Center (DIC) will display a
Rfa X Battery Low message when the transmitter
battery is low. SeeDIC Warnings and Messages on
page 3-45.
Notice:When replacing the battery, use care not
to touch any of the circuitry. Static from your body
transferred to these surfaces may damage the
transmitter.To replace the battery in the remote keyless entry
transmitter, do the following:
1. Insert a thin coin in the slot between the covers of the
transmitter housing. Gently pry the transmitter apart.
2. Remove and replace the battery with a three-volt
CR2032 or equivalent battery.
3. Align the covers and snap them together.
4. Check the operation of the transmitter.
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To program the windows, follow these steps:
1. With the ignition in ACCESSORY or RUN,
close the doors.
2. Fully lower the windows using the driver’s power
window switches. Then raise the windows
completely.
The windows are now programmed.
Sun Visors
To block out glare, you can swing down the sun visors.
You can also move them from side to side.
Lighted Visor Vanity Mirrors
Pull the visor down and lift the cover to expose the
mirror. The light will automatically come on. The light
will go out when you close the cover.
Theft-Deterrent Systems
Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities.
Although your vehicle has a number of theft-deterrent
features, we know that nothing we put on it can make
it impossible to steal.
Content Theft-Deterrent
Your vehicle is equipped with a content theft-deterrent
alarm system.
With this system, the
security light will ash
as you open the door
(if your ignition is off).
This light reminds you to activate the theft-deterrent
system. Here’s how to do it:
1. Open the door.
2. Lock the door with the power door lock switch or
the remote keyless entry transmitter. The security
light should come on and stay on.
3. Close all doors. The security light should go off
after approximately 30 seconds. The alarm is not
armed until the security light goes off.
Your vehicle has a feature that allows you to
program alarm warning feedback when locking the
doors using the remote keyless entry transmitter.
See “Alarm Warning Type” underDIC Vehicle
Personalization on page 3-52, for programing
instructions.
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Parking Brake
To set the parking brake, hold the brake pedal down.
Pull the parking brake lever up. If the ignition is on, the
brake system warning light will come on. SeeBrake
System Warning Light on page 3-30for more
information.To release the parking brake, hold the brake pedal
down. Then push the release button in as you move
the parking brake lever all the way down.
Notice:Driving with the parking brake on can
overheat the brake system and cause premature
wear or damage to brake system parts. Verify that
the parking brake is fully released and the brake
warning light is off before driving.
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Lowering the Convertible Top
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, your
foot must be on the brake, and the vehicle must
be stopped in order to lower the convertible top.
a(Top Open):Press and hold this symbol
on the convertible top switch located on the center
console switchbank 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.
A “Roof Cycle Timeout” message will display on the
Driver Information Center (DIC) and the convertible
top will stop moving when the programmed time limit
is exceeded for the lowered position. See “Roof
Cycle Timeout” underDIC Warnings and Messages
on page 3-45.If the convertible top cannot be lowered using the
convertible top switch, the fuse may need to be
replaced. SeeFuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5-84
for more information.
If the convertible top still does not operate, contact your
GM dealer.
Roof Tonneau
Notice:Opening the cargo cover manually when the
convertible top is not in the full-open or full-closed
position could damage the tonneau cover and the
convertible top. Always make sure the convertible
top is in the full-closed or full-opened position before
manually opening the cargo cover.
The vehicle has a roof tonneau that is raised or lowered
along with the convertible top using the convertible
top switch.
If roof tonneau does not raise or lower when 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 2-36and
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.
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If the cargo area is closed and the roof tonneau does
not raise or lower, check to see if a fuse is blown.
SeeFuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5-84for more
information.
Contact your GM dealer if the roof tonneau still does not
raise or lower after replacing the fuse.
The roof tonneau can manually be raised or lowered in
the event of a power loss. SeeRaising the Convertible
Top on page 2-54for instructions.
Raising the Convertible Top
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, your
foot must be on the brake, and the vehicle must
be stopped in order to raise the convertible top.
b(Top Closed):Press and hold this symbol on
the convertible top switch located on the center console
switchbank to close the convertible top. Two chimes
will sound when the top is fully closed.A “Roof Cycle Timeout” message will display on the
Driver Information Center (DIC) and the convertible top
will stop moving when the programmed time limit is
exceeded for the raised position. See “Roof Cycle
Timeout” underDIC Warnings and Messages on
page 3-45.
If the convertible top cannot be raised by using the
convertible top switch, the fuse may need to be
replaced. SeeFuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5-84
for more information.
If the convertible top still cannot be lowered or raised,
contact your GM dealer.
The roof tonneau and convertible top can be raised in
the event of a power loss. Two people are needed to lift
the roof tonneau and convertible top when using the
following procedure.
1. Turn the ignition to OFF.
2. Open both doors.
3. In the area behind the seats, locate the two sets of
cables behind the carpet aps. The cables on the
driver’s side are located behind the tire inator
kit. The tire inator kit must be removed to access
the cables. SeeTire Inator Kit on page 5-68
for instructions on how to remove the tire inator kit.
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