2005 CHEVROLET SSR flat tire

When It Is Time for New Tires.......................5-60
Buying New Tires.........................................5-61
Uniform Tire Quality Grading..........................5-62
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance..................5-63
Wheel Replacement......................................5-63
Tire Chains..................................................5-66
If a Tire Goes Flat........................................5-66
Tire Inator Kit.............................................5-68
Air Compressor............................................5-70
Appearance Care............................................5-74
Fabric/Carpet...............................................5-74
Vinyl...........................................................5-76
Leather.......................................................5-76
Instrument Panel..........................................5-76
Interior Plastic Components............................5-76
Glass Surfaces.............................................5-76
Care of Safety Belts......................................5-77
Weatherstrips...............................................5-77
Washing Your Vehicle...................................5-77
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses.....................5-78
Finish Care..................................................5-78
Windshield and Wiper Blades.........................5-79Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels................5-79
Tires...........................................................5-80
Sheet Metal Damage.....................................5-80
Finish Damage.............................................5-80
Underbody Maintenance................................5-81
Chemical Paint Spotting.................................5-81
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials..................5-81
Vehicle Identication......................................5-82
Vehicle Identication Number (VIN).................5-82
Service Parts Identication Label.....................5-83
Electrical System............................................5-83
Add-On Electrical Equipment..........................5-83
Headlamps..................................................5-83
Windshield Wiper Fuses................................5-84
Power Windows and Other Power Options.......5-84
Fuses and Circuit Breakers............................5-84
Floor Console Fuse Block..............................5-85
Engine Compartment Fuse Block....................5-88
Relay Center................................................5-91
Capacities and Specications..........................5-93
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
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Tire Chains
{CAUTION:
Do not use tire chains. There is not enough
clearance. Tire chains used on a vehicle
without the proper amount of clearance can
cause damage to the brakes, suspension or
other vehicle parts. The area damaged by the
tire chains could cause you to lose control of
your vehicle and you or others may be injured
in a crash. Use another type of traction device
only if its manufacturer recommends it for use
on your vehicle and tire size combination and
road conditions. Follow that manufacturer’s
instructions. To help avoid damage to your
vehicle, drive slowly, re-adjust or remove the
device if it is contacting your vehicle, and do
not spin your wheels. If you do nd traction
devices that will t, install them on the
rear tires.
If a Tire Goes Flat
Your vehicle has no spare tire, no tire changing
equipment and no place to store a tire.
It is unusual for a tire to blow out while you are driving,
especially if you maintain your tires properly. See
Tires on page 5-52. 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 would 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.
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Flat Tire Change:Installation of a spare tire will be
covered at no charge. The customer is responsible
for the repair or replacement of the tire if not
covered by a warrantable failure.
Jump Start:No-start occurrences which require a
battery jump start will be covered at no charge.
Dealer Locator Service
In many instances, mechanical failures are covered
under Chevrolet’s Bumper-to-Bumper warranty.
However, when other services are utilized, our Roadside
Assistance Representatives will explain any payment
obligations you might incur.
For prompt and efficient assistance when calling, please
provide the following to the Roadside Assistance
Representative:
Your name, home address, and home
telephone number.
Telephone number of your location.
Location of the vehicle.
Model, year, color, and license plate number.
Mileage, Vehicle Identication Number (VIN),
and delivery date of the vehicle.
Description of the problem.While we hope you never have the occasion to use
our service, it is added security while traveling for
you and your family. Remember, we are only a
phone call away. Chevrolet Roadside Assistance:
1-800-CHEV-USA (1-800-234-8872), text telephone
(TTY) users, call 1-888-889-2438.
Chevrolet reserves the right to limit services or
reimbursement to an owner or driver when, in
Chevrolet’s judgement, the claims become excessive
in frequency or type of occurrence.
Roadside Assistance is not part of or included in the
coverage provided by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Chevrolet reserves the right to make any changes or
discontinue the Roadside Assistance program at
any time without notication.
Canadian Roadside Assistance
Vehicles purchased in Canada have an extensive
roadside assistance program accessible from anywhere
in Canada or the United States. Please refer to the
Warranty and Owner Assistance Information book.
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Event Data Recorders (EDR)............................7-10
Exit Lighting...................................................3-17
Extender, Safety Belt.......................................1-19
Exterior Lamps...............................................3-12
F
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner......................................5-19
Finish Damage...............................................5-80
Flash-to-Pass................................................... 3-8
Flat Tire........................................................5-66
Floor Tracks...................................................2-40
Fluid
Automatic Transmission................................5-21
Manual Transmission....................................5-24
Power Steering...........................................5-33
Windshield Washer......................................5-34
Fog Lamps....................................................3-15
Fuel............................................................... 5-5
Additives...................................................... 5-6
California Fuel.............................................. 5-6
Filling a Portable Fuel Container....................5-10
Filling Your Tank........................................... 5-8
Fuels in Foreign Countries.............................. 5-7
Gage.........................................................3-39Fuel (cont.)
Gasoline Octane........................................... 5-5
Gasoline Specications.................................. 5-5
Fuses
Engine Compartment Fuse Block...................5-88
Floor Console Fuse Block.............................5-85
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...........................5-84
Relay Center..............................................5-91
Windshield Wiper.........................................5-84
G
Gage
Auxiliary Package........................................3-40
Check Gages Warning Light..........................3-38
Engine Coolant Temperature.........................3-32
Fuel..........................................................3-39
Oil Pressure...............................................3-36
Speedometer..............................................3-25
Tachometer.................................................3-26
Garage Door Opener.......................................2-30
Gasoline
Octane........................................................ 5-5
Specications............................................... 5-5
Glove Box.....................................................2-35
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program.................. 7-6
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T
Tachometer....................................................3-26
Tailgate.........................................................2-11
Taillamps.......................................................5-48
TCS Warning Light..........................................3-31
Theater Dimming............................................3-17
Theft-Deterrent, Radio.....................................3-82
Theft-Deterrent Systems...................................2-13
Content Theft-Deterrent................................2-13
Passlock
®...................................................2-15
Tilt Wheel........................................................ 3-6
Tires.............................................................5-52
Air Compressor...........................................5-70
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels,
Cleaning.................................................5-79
Buying New Tires........................................5-61
Chains.......................................................5-66
Cleaning....................................................5-80
If a Tire Goes Flat.......................................5-66
Ination -- Tire Pressure...............................5-58
Inspection and Rotation................................5-60
Tire Inator Kit............................................5-68
Tire Sidewall Labelling..................................5-53
Tire Terminology and Denitions....................5-55
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.........................5-62
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance.................5-63
Wheel Replacement.....................................5-63Tires (cont.)
When It Is Time for New Tires......................5-60
Top Strap......................................................1-28
Top Strap Anchor Location...............................1-29
Towing
Recreational Vehicle.....................................4-34
Towing a Trailer..........................................4-35
Your Vehicle...............................................4-34
Traction
Control System (TCS).................................... 4-8
Control System Warning Light.......................3-31
Trailer
Recommendations.......................................4-35
Transmission
Fluid, Automatic...........................................5-21
Fluid, Manual..............................................5-24
Transmission Operation, Automatic....................2-19
Transmission Operation, Manual........................2-21
Trip Odometer................................................3-25
Turn and Lane-Change Signals.......................... 3-7
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever........................... 3-6
U
Understanding Radio Reception........................3-83
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................5-62
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