2005 CHEVROLET SSR seats

A booster seat (F-G) is a child restraint designed to
improve the t of the vehicle’s safety belt system. Some
booster seats have a shoulder belt positioner, and
some high-back booster seats have a ve-point harness.
A booster seat can also help a child to see out the
window.
Q:How do child restraints work?
A:A child restraint system is any device designed for
use in a motor vehicle to restrain, seat, or position
children. A built-in child restraint system is a
permanent part of the motor vehicle. An add-on
child restraint system is a portable one, which
is purchased by the vehicle’s owner.
For many years, add-on child restraints have
used the adult belt system in the vehicle. To help
reduce the chance of injury, the child also has to
be secured within the restraint. The vehicle’s
belt system secures the add-on child restraint in the
vehicle, and the add-on child restraint’s harness
system holds the child in place within the restraint.
One system, the three-point harness, has straps
that come down over each of the infant’s shoulders
and buckle together at the crotch. The ve-point
harness system has two shoulder straps,
two hip straps and a crotch strap. A shield may
take the place of hip straps. A T-shaped shield
has shoulder straps that are attached to a at
pad which rests low against the child’s body.
A shelf- or armrest-type shield has straps that are
attached to a wide, shelf-like shield that swings
up or to the side.
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{CAUTION:
If the airbag readiness light ever comes on
when you have turned off the passenger’s
frontal airbag, it means that something may be
wrong with the airbag system. The passenger’s
frontal airbag 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 airbag
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. SeeAirbag Off Switch
on page 1-47.
1. Your vehicle has a passenger’s airbag. SeeAirbag
Off Switch on page 1-47. If your child restraint is
forward-facing, always move the seat as far back
as it will go before securing it in this seat. SeePower
Seats on page 1-2. Never use a rear-facing child
restraint in this seat unless the airbag is off.2. Find the LATCH anchorages in the passenger
seat. SeeLower Anchorages and Top Tethers
for Children (LATCH System) on page 1-30.
3. Put the child restraint on the seat.
4. Attach and tighten the LATCH attachments on the
child restraint to the LATCH anchorages in the
vehicle. The child restraint instructions will show
you how.
5. If the child restraint is forward-facing, attach and
tighten the top tether to the top tether anchorage.
The child restraint instructions will show you
how. Also seeTop Strap on page 1-28.
6. Push and pull the child restraint in different
directions to be sure it is secure.
To remove the child restraint, simply unhook the top
strap from the top tether anchor and then disconnect
the anchor points.
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If your child restraint does not have the LATCH system,
you will be using the lap-shoulder belt. Be sure to
follow the instructions that came with the child restraint.
Secure the child in the child restraint when and as
the instructions say.
1. Your vehicle has a passenger’s airbag. If you are
using a rear-facing child restraint in this seat, make
sure the airbag is turned off. SeeAirbag Off
Switch on page 1-47. If your child restraint is
forward-facing, always move the seat as far back
as it will go before securing it in this seat. See
Power Seats on page 1-2.
2. Put the child restraint on the seat.
3. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder
portions of the vehicle’s safety belt through or
around the restraint. The child restraint instructions
will show you how.4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is
positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the
safety belt quickly if you ever had to.
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Windscreen
A. Windscreen
B. Bevelled Notch in Carpeted Seatback Bumper
C. Protective Cap on Carpeted Seatback Bumper
The vehicle may have a windscreen (A) installed
to the rear of each seat to lessen wind noise while
the convertible roof is retracted. The convertible roof
can be opened or closed with the windscreen installed.The vehicle must have the correct seatback bumpers to
install the windscreen. The correct seatback bumpers
have a bevelled notch (B) above the seat’s inboard
protective cap (C). The notch allows the bumper to t
over the windscreen bracket which mounts to the
inboard mounting studs.
Install the windscreen by following these steps:
1. Before installing the windscreen, the convertible top
must be fully retracted and the seats moved forward.
2. Remove the windscreen from its protective bag.
3. Locate the carpeted seatback bumper behind
each seat.
4. Remove protective caps from the bumpers.
5. Loosen the four seatback bumper nuts from each
seat. It is not necessary to remove the bumpers
completely.
6. With the seatback bumpers loosened, slide the
windscreen mounting brackets behind the
seatback bumpers. The angled portion of the
mounting brackets should rest tightly into the
bevels of the seatback bumpers.
7. Tighten the bumper nuts and reinstall the protective
molding caps.
When not using the windscreen, store it in its
protective bag. Rear View of Seatback
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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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15. Push down on the roof tonneau to close and latch
it. It will t together with the boot cover to form one
continuous panel as it did in the upright position.
16. Using the release tool for the convertible top, hook
the tool into the red loop.
17. Once the roof tonneau is closed and latched, 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.
18. 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 for this feature are located on the outboard side
of the driver’s seat and are used to program and
recall memory settings for the driver’s seating positions. Boot cover panel down, roof tonneau up
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1(Maximum Defrost):This mode directs most of
the air to the windshield, with some air directed to
the side window outlets and the ¯oor outlets. The rear
window defogger and heated outside mirrors will turn on,
and the fan speed will be at the highest setting (5).
The temperature will be at the hottest setting also.
Recirculation is not available in this mode.
If this mode was selected when you turn your vehicle
off, the warmest temperature and highest fan speed will
be restored when the vehicle is started, regardless of
the temperature and fan setting.
Do not drive the vehicle until all the windows are clear.
Rear Window Defogger
The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to
remove fog from the rear window.
The rear window defogger will only work when the
ignition is on.
=(Rear): Press this button on the right knob to turn
the rear window defogger on or off. An indicator light
on the button will come on to let you know that the rear
window defogger is activated. When the rear defogger button is pressed, the outside
heated mirrors will warm to help clear any fog or
frost from the surface of the mirrors.
Notice:Using a razor blade or sharp object to
clear the inside rear window may damage the rear
window defogger. Repairs would not be covered
by your warranty. Do not clear the inside of the rear
window with sharp objects.
Outlet Adjustment
Use the levers located in the center of each outlet to
change the direction of the air¯ow.
Operation Tips
·
Clear away any ice, snow or leaves from the air
inlets at the base of the windshield that may
block the ¯ow of air into your vehicle.
·Use of non-GM approved hood de¯ectors may
adversely affect the performance of the system.
·Keep the path under the front seats clear of objects
to help circulate the air inside of your vehicle more
effectively.
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{CAUTION:
Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), or either
the maximum front or rear Gross Axle Weight
Rating (GAWR). If you do, parts on your
vehicle can break, and it can change the way
your vehicle handles. These could cause you
to lose control and crash. Also, overloading
can shorten the life of your vehicle.
Using heavier suspension components to get added
durability might not change your weight ratings. Ask your
dealer to help you load your vehicle the correct way.
Notice:Overloading your vehicle may cause
damage. Repairs would not be covered by your
warranty. Do not overload your vehicle.
If you put things inside your vehicle — like suitcases,
tools, packages or anything else — they will go as
fast as the vehicle goes. If you have to stop or turn
quickly, or if there is a crash, they will keep going.
{CAUTION:
Things you put inside your vehicle can strike
and injure people in a sudden stop or turn, or
in a crash.
Put things in the rear area of your vehicle.
Try to spread the weight evenly.
Never stack heavier things, like suitcases,
above the tops of the seats inside the
vehicle or in the cargo area when the
convertible top is lowered.
If you carry tall objects in the cargo area,
secure them properly and have the
convertible top fastened in the raised
position.
Do not leave an unsecured child restraint
in your vehicle.
When you carry something inside the
vehicle, secure it whenever you can.
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