2005 CHEVROLET SSR key

Torque Lock (Automatic Transmission)
If you are parking on a hill and you don’t shift your
transmission into PARK (P) properly, the weight of the
vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl
in the transmission. You may nd it difficult to pull
the shift lever out of PARK (P). This is called “torque
lock.” To prevent torque lock, set the parking brake
and then shift into PARK (P) properly before you leave
the driver’s seat. To nd out how, see “Shifting Into
PARK (P)” listed previously in this section.
When you are ready to drive, move the shift lever out
of PARK (P) before you release the parking brake.
Shifting Out of Park (P)
(Automatic Transmission)
Your vehicle has an automatic transmission shift lock
control system. You have to fully apply your regular
brake before you can shift from PARK (P) when
the ignition is in RUN. SeeAutomatic Transmission
Operation on page 2-19.
If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the
shift lever, push the shift lever all the way into PARK (P),
and release the shift lever button as you maintain brake
application. Then press the shift lever button and move
the shift lever into the gear you wish.
Parking Your Vehicle
(Manual Transmission)
Before you get out of your vehicle, move the shift
lever into REVERSE (R), and rmly apply the parking
brake. Once the shift lever has been placed into
REVERSE (R), with the clutch pedal pressed in, you
can turn the ignition key to OFF, press the key release
button to remove the key and release the clutch.
See Key Release Button (Manual Transmission) under
Ignition Positions on page 2-16.
If you are parking on a hill, see “Parking on Hills” under
Towing a Trailer on page 4-35.
If your vehicle is pulling a trailer, seeTowing a Trailer
on page 4-35.
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Storage Areas
Glove Box
To open the glove box, pull on the lever. Use your
door key to lock or unlock it.
Cupholder(s)
Your vehicle has one cupholder located on your
instrument panel and one cupholder that is removable
and snaps to the passenger’s side of the center console
in the bracket provided.
To open the cupholder on the instrument panel, push
in the center of the cupholder door. The cupholder
will then release and move outward toward you for
use. To return the cupholder to its closed position,
push in the center of the cupholder door near the top.
If you press in the center middle of the cupholder
door, the cupholder will not close properly.
Instrument Panel Storage Area
There is a storage tray located to the right of the
steering wheel on the instrument panel. Press on the
tray to release it. The tray will slide out of the instrument
panel toward you. You can then put small items into
the tray. To close the tray, push forward on the center of
the tray until it latches back into the instrument panel.
Center Console Storage Area
Your center console has a storage area that can be
locked and unlocked with the center console storage
key. SeeKeys on page 2-3for more information.
Map Pocket
The map/storage pockets are located on both the driver
and passenger side doors.
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Cargo Cover
Opening the Cargo Cover
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.
Press this button located
in the glovebox to release
the cargo cover.You can also open the cargo cover using the remote
keyless entry transmitter. SeeRemote Keyless Entry
System Operation on page 2-6for more information. The
tailgate must be open for you to close the cargo cover.
SeeTailgate on page 2-11for more information.
If you cannot open your cargo cover using your remote
keyless entry transmitter you should rst check the
battery. See “Battery Replacement” underRemote
Keyless Entry System Operation on page 2-6.If
changing the battery does not work, you may need to
replace the fuse. SeeFuses and Circuit Breakers
on page 5-84for more information.
To open your cargo cover manually, do the following:
1. Locate the control box under the rear of the vehicle
on the driver’s side, behind the rear tire.
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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 4-29for more information.
Convertible Top
Operate the convertible top by pressing the convertible
top switch located on the console switchbank. See
Center Console Switchbank on page 3-18for more
information on location.
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To program memory settings to each button, use the
following steps:
1. Adjust the driver’s seat to the desired position.
2. Press the SET button.
3. Press and hold button 1 (for Driver 1) for three
seconds. A double chime will sound to let you
know that the position has been stored.
A second seating position can be programmed by
repeating the procedure with a second driver and
pressing button 2 for three seconds.
To recall a memory position, do one of the following:
If you have an automatic transmission vehicle,
press and release the desired button 1 or 2
while the vehicle is in PARK (P). A single chime
will sound and the memory position will be recalled.
If the vehicle is not in PARK (P), the memory
position will not be recalled.
If you have a manual transmission vehicle, press
and release the desired button 1 or 2 while the
vehicle is off. A single chime will sound and
the memory position will be recalled. If the vehicle
is not off, the memory position will not be
recalled.If you use the unlock button on the remote keyless entry
transmitter to enter your vehicle, the preset driver’s
seat positions will be recalled if programmed to do so
through the Driver Information Center (DIC). The
numbers on the back of the transmitters, 1 or 2,
correspond to the numbers on the memory controls.
The seat positions can also be recalled by placing the
key in the ignition if programmed to do so through
the Driver Information Center (DIC).
To stop recall movement of the memory feature at any
time, press one of the power seat controls or memory
buttons.
Further programming for automatic seat can be
done through the Driver Information Center (DIC).
SeeDIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-52for
more information.
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A. Climate Control Vents. SeeClimate Control System
on page 3-20.
B. Instrument Panel Cluster. See
Instrument Panel
Cluster on page 3-24.
C. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. See
Turn
Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-6.
D. Exterior and Interior Lamps Control. See
Exterior
Lamps on page 3-12andInterior Lamps on
page 3-16.
E. Driver Information Center (DIC) buttons. See
Driver
Information Center (DIC) on page 3-42.
F. Audio Steering Wheel Controls. See
Audio Steering
Wheel Controls on page 3-82.
G. Storage Tray. See
Instrument Panel Storage Area
on page 2-35.
H. Audio System. See
Audio System(s) on page 3-58.
I. Climate Control System. See
Climate Control
System on page 3-20.
J. Transmission Shift Lever. See
Automatic
Transmission Operation on page 2-19orManual
Transmission Operation on page 2-21.
K. Cupholder. See
Cupholder(s) on page 2-35.
L. Glovebox. See
Glove Box on page 2-35.
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.
The hazard warning
¯asher button is located
on top of the steering
column.
Your hazard warning ¯ashers work no matter what
position your key is in, and even if the key is not in the
ignition.
Press the button to make the front and rear turn signal
lamps ¯ash on and off. Press the button again to
turn the ¯ashers off.
When the hazard warning ¯ashers are on, your turn
signals will not work.
Other Warning Devices
If you carry re¯ective triangles, you can set them up at
the side of the road about 300 feet (100 m) behind
your vehicle.
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The exterior lamps control operates the following
systems:
·Headlamps
·Taillamps
·Parking Lamps
·License Lamps
·Sidemarker Lamps
·Instrument Panel Lights
·Interior Courtesy Lamps
O(Fog Lamp Indicator Light):This light illuminates
when the fog lamps are turned on. See
Fog Lamps
on page 3-15for more information.
AUTO (Automatic Headlamp System): Turning the
exterior lamps control to this position activates the
automatic headlamp system. See
Automatic Headlamp
System on page 3-14for more information.
;(Parking Lamps): Turning the exterior lamps
control to this position turns on the parking lamps,
license plate lamps, the sidemarker lamps and the
instrument panel lights.
2(Headlamps): Turning the exterior lamps control
to this position turns on the headlamps, together with the
previously listed lamps and lights.
Headlamps on Reminder
A reminder tone will sound when your headlamps or
parking lamps are manually turned on, the driver's door
is open and your ignition is in OFF or ACCESSORY.
To turn the tone off, turn the knob all the way
counterclockwise. In the automatic mode, the headlamps
turn off once the ignition key is in OFF.
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Theater Dimming
This feature allows for a three to ®ve-second fade out
of the courtesy lamps instead of immediate turn off.
Exit Lighting
With the exit lighting, the interior lamps will come on
when you remove the key from the ignition to help you
see while exiting the vehicle.
Perimeter Lighting
When the button with the unlock symbol on the remote
keyless entry transmitter is pressed, the DRL, parking
lamps and back-up lamps will come on if it is dark
enough outside.
This feature can be personalized for up to two drivers.
See
DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-52for
more information.
Map Lamps
If your vehicle has front map lamps, they are located on
the inside rearview mirror. They will automatically come
on for approximately 40 seconds when the doors are
unlocked with the remote keyless entry transmitter or
until the ignition key is turned to RUN or ACCESSORY.
The lamps will also stay on for approximately 40 seconds
after you exit the vehicle unless you lock the doors with
the remote keyless entry transmitter.
You can also turn the lamps on and off by pressing the
button near each lamp.
Battery Run-Down Protection
This feature shuts off all lamps that are left on for
more than 10 minutes when the ignition is off. This
will keep your battery from running down.
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