2005 CHEVROLET SSR light

Fuel Range
Press the fuel information button until RANGE appears
to display the remaining distance you can drive
without refueling. It is based on fuel economy and the
fuel remaining in the tank. The display will show
FUEL LEVEL LOW and a chime will sound if the fuel
level is low. The check gages warning light on the
instrument panel cluster will also be illuminated. See
Check Gages Warning Light on page 3-38for more
information.
The fuel economy data used to determine fuel range
is an average of recent driving conditions. As your
driving conditions change, this data is gradually updated.
Fuel range cannot be reset.
Average Fuel Economy
Press the fuel information button until AVG. ECON
appears in the display. Average fuel economy is how
many miles per gallon your vehicle is getting based on
current and past driving conditions.
Press and hold the select button while AVG. ECON is
displayed to reset the average fuel economy. Average
fuel economy will then be calculated starting from
that point. If the average fuel economy is not reset, it
will be continually updated each time you drive.
Instant Fuel Economy
Press the fuel information button until INST. ECON
appears in the display. Instant fuel economy is
how many miles per gallon your vehicle is at the
particular moment in time. The instant fuel economy
cannot be reset.
Engine Oil Life
Press the fuel information button until ENGINE OIL LIFE
appears in the display. The engine oil life system
shows an estimate of the oil's remaining useful life.
It will show 100% when the system is reset after an
oil change. It will alert you to change your oil on
a schedule consistent with your driving conditions.
Always reset the engine oil life after an oil change.
To reset the engine oil life system, press and hold the
select button while ENGINE OIL LIFE is displayed.
See
Engine Oil Life System on page 5-16for more
information.
The engine oil life reading in the DIC does not replace
the need to maintain your vehicle as recommended
in the Maintenance Schedule in this manual. See
Engine Oil on page 5-13,Change Engine Oil Light on
page 3-37, andScheduled Maintenance on page 6-4.
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Personalization
q
(Personalization):Press this button to access
the vehicle personalization menu and customize
the personalization settings on your vehicle. See
DIC
Vehicle Personalization on page 3-52for 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. See
Charging System Light on page 3-29for more information. Driving your vehicle when
the battery is not charging properly can drain the
battery. Have the electrical system checked by your
GM dealer as soon as possible. Press the select button
to acknowledge this message and clear it from the
DIC display.
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.
See
Charging System Light on page 3-29for more
information. Press the select button to acknowledge the
message and clear it from the DIC display.
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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.
See
Charging 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
(Automatic Transmission Only)
If your transmission ¯uid in your vehicle needs to
be changed, this message will appear on the DIC.
See
Automatic Transmission Fluid on page 5-21andScheduled 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. See
Engine 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.
See
Convertible Top on page 2-51for 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.
Driver Door Ajar
This message will be displayed on the DIC and a
chime will sound when the driver's door is not closed
completely. Stop the vehicle, check the door for
obstacles, and close the door again. Fully closing the
driver's door will clear this message from the display,
or you can press the select button to acknowledge
the message and clear it from the DIC display.
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Engine Coolant Hot Idle Engine
Notice:If your engine catches ®re because you
keep driving with no coolant, your vehicle can
be badly damaged. The costly repairs would not
be covered by your warranty.
If the cooling system temperature becomes too hot,
this message will appear in the DIC and you will hear
a chime. Stop the vehicle and let the engine idle in
PARK (P) to allow the coolant to reach a safe
temperature. You may need to add more coolant to your
vehicle before driving again. See
Engine Coolant on
page 5-26andEngine Coolant Temperature Gage
on page 3-32for more information. This message will
clear from the DIC display when the coolant temperature
drops to a safe operating temperature.
Engine Overheated Stop Engine
Notice:If your engine catches ®re because you
keep driving with no coolant, your vehicle can
be badly damaged. The costly repairs would not
be covered by your warranty.
If your engine is overheated, this message will be
displayed on the DIC. Stop the vehicle as soon as
possible and do not drive it until the engine cools down. You may need to add more coolant to your vehicle
before driving again. See
Engine Overheating on
page 5-28andEngine Coolant Temperature Gage on
page 3-32for more information. This message will clear
from the DIC display when the coolant temperature
drops to a safe operating temperature.
Flip Hall Switch Fault
This message will be displayed on the DIC when trying
to raise or lower the convertible top and there is a
fault with this switch. If the message persists, see your
GM dealer for service.
Fuel Level Low
If the fuel level is low in the vehicle's gas tank, this
message will appear on the DIC and you will hear a
chime. You will also see the check gages warning light
on the instrument panel cluster. See
Check Gages
Warning Light on page 3-38for more information. Refuel
as soon as possible. SeeFilling Your Tank on page 5-8andFuel Gage on page 3-39for more information.
Press the select button to acknowledge and clear the
message from the display.
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When operating the top in low temperatures, such as
below 32ÉF (0ÉC), the time needed to cycle the top will
increase. This may cause the top movement to stop
and the Roof Cycle Timeout message to appear on
the DIC display. If this occurs, you may release
the convertible top switch and press it again to continue
the cycle. Make sure nothing is blocking the path of
the top before pressing the switch again. It may
be necessary to do this several times to complete the
cycle, depending on the outside temperature. See
Convertible Top on page 2-51for more information.
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.
Roof Hall Switch Fault
This message will be displayed on the DIC when trying
to raise or lower the convertible top and there is a
fault with this switch. If the message persists, see your
GM dealer for service.
Service Air Bag
If there is a problem with the airbag system, this
message will be displayed on the DIC. The airbag
readiness light may also be displayed on the instrument
panel cluster. See your GM dealer for service. Press
the select button to acknowledge this message and clear
it from the display. See
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle on page 1-51andAirbag Readiness Light on
page 3-27for more information.
Service Brake System
If a problem occurs with the brake system, this message
will appear on the DIC. The brake system warning
light and the anti-lock brake system warning light may
also be displayed on the instrument panel cluster.
See
Brake System Warning Light on page 3-30andAnti-Lock Brake System Warning Light on page 3-31for
more information. If this message appears, stop as
soon as possible and turn off the vehicle. Restart the
vehicle and check for the message on the DIC display.
If the message is still displayed, or appears again
when you begin driving, the brake system needs service.
See your GM dealer. See
Brakes on page 5-35for
more information. Press the select button to
acknowledge this message and clear it from the display.
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Stop Vehicle
This message will be displayed when attempting to
release the cargo cover while the vehicle is in motion.
The vehicle must be stopped to release the cargo cover.
See
Cargo Cover on page 2-36for more information.
Tlat (Tonneau Latch) Hall Switch Fault
This message will be displayed when trying to raise
or lower the convertible top and there is a problem with
this switch. If the message persists, see your
GM dealer for service.
Tonn (Tonneau) Hall Switch Fault
This message will be displayed when trying to raise or
lower the convertible top and there is a fault with
this switch. If the message persists, see your GM dealer
for service.
Tonn (Tonneau) Latd (Latched)
Switch Fault
This message will be displayed when trying to raise
or lower the convertible top and there is a fault with this
switch. If the message persists, see your GM dealer
for service.
Traction Active
(Automatic Transmission Only)
This message, along with the light on the Traction
Control System (TCS) warning light on the instrument
panel cluster, will be displayed when the TCS system is
active. Press the select button to acknowledge this
message and clear it from the DIC display. See
Traction
Control System (TCS) (Automatic Transmission) on page 4-8
andTraction Control System (TCS) Warning
Light (Automatic Transmission) on page 3-31for
more information.
Trans (Transmission) Hot Idle
(Automatic Transmission Only)
If the transmission ¯uid in the vehicle becomes too hot,
this message will appear on the DIC. Stop the vehicle
and let it idle to allow the transmission ¯uid to cool. This
message will clear when the ¯uid temperature reaches
a safe level. See
Automatic Transmission Fluid on
page 5-21for more information.
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Turn Signal On
If a turn signal is left on for 3/4 mile (1.2 km), this
message will appear on the display and you will hear a
chime. Move the turn signal/multifunction lever to the
off position. Press the select button to acknowledge this
message and clear it from the display. See
Turn
Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-6for more
information.
Unknown Speed
This message will be displayed when trying to raise or
lower the convertible top and the roof controller
cannot communicate with the Powertrain Control
Module (PCM). See your GM dealer for service.
DIC Vehicle Personalization
Your vehicle has a personalization feature that allows
you to program certain features to a preferred setting
for up to two drivers. The number of programmable
features varies depending upon which model of
the vehicle you purchased. Once the features are
programmed, the saved settings are recalled by
pressing the unlock button on the remote keyless entry
transmitter, 1 or 2, or by pressing the appropriate
memory button, 1 or 2, located on the outboard side of
the driver's seat. See
Memory Seat on page 2-59for more information. The following is a list of available programmable
options:
·AUTOMATIC LOCKING (Automatic
Transmission only)
·AUTOMATIC UNLOCKING
·REMOTE LOCK FEEDBACK
·REMOTE UNLOCK FEEDBACK
·HEADLAMPS ON AT EXIT
·PERIMETER LIGHTING
·SEAT POSITION RECALL, if equipped
·ALARM WARNING TYPE
·DISPLAY LANGUAGE
·DISPLAY UNITS ± U.S./MET
q(Personalization):
Press this button located on
the steering wheel to access the vehicle personalization
menu and customize the personalization settings on
your vehicle.
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Perimeter Lighting
This feature allows you to choose whether or not certain
exterior lamps turn on when the unlock button on the
remote keyless entry transmitter is pressed. Press
the personalization button until PERIMETER LIGHTING
appears in the display. To access the modes for
PERIMETER LIGHTING, press the select button. Once
PERIMETER LIGHTING is selected, press the select
button to scroll through the following modes:
Mode 1:PERIMETER LIGHTING ON
Mode 2: PERIMETER LIGHTING OFF
If you choose Mode 1, the headlamps and back-up
lamps will come on for 40 seconds, if it is dark enough
outside, when you unlock the vehicle with the remote
keyless entry transmitter.
Scroll through the list of modes. When the mode you
want is displayed on the DIC, press the personalization
button to set your choice, return to the personalization
menu, and advance to the next programmable feature.
Seat Position Recall
This feature allows you to choose how any previously
programmed seat position is recalled. Press the
personalization button until SEAT POSITION RECALL
appears in the display. To access the modes for
SEAT POSITION RECALL, press the select button.
Once SEAT POSITION RECALL is selected, press the
select button to scroll through the following modes:
Mode 1: SEAT RECALL: OFF
Mode 2: SEAT RECALL: AT KEY IN
Mode 3: SEAT RECALL: ON REMOTE
If you choose Mode 1, the memory seat position
you saved will only be recalled when the memory
button 1 or 2 is pressed.
If you choose Mode 2, the memory seat position you
saved will be recalled when you put the key in the
ignition.
If you choose Mode 3, the memory seat position you
saved will be recalled when you unlock the vehicle with
the remote keyless entry transmitter.
Scroll through the list of modes. When the mode you
want is displayed on the DIC, press the personalization
button to set your choice, return to the personalization
menu, and advance to the next programmable feature.
See
Memory Seat on page 2-59for more information.
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