2005 CHEVROLET SSR roof

To turn off the passenger’s frontal airbag, insert your
ignition key into the switch, push in, and move the
switch to off position.
The airbag off light, located on the roof panel above
the rearview mirror, will come on and stay on to let
you know that the passenger’s frontal airbag is off. United States
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If your vehicle has the memory seat feature and you
have previously programmed a seat position, the driver’s
seat will move to that position when you press the
unlock button. SeeMemory Seat on page 2-59for more
information.
Q(Lock):Press lock to lock all the doors. Press lock
again within three seconds and the horn will chirp.
F(Cargo Cover Release):To release the cargo
cover, press the button with this symbol on it. The
convertible top must be all the way up or down for this
feature to work properly. See “Roof Tonneau” under
Lowering the Convertible Top on page 2-53for
more information. The cargo cover can also be released
using the cargo cover release button located in the
glove box. SeeCargo Cover on page 2-36for more
information.
L(Remote Alarm):Press the button with the
horn symbol on it, to sound the horn and make the
headlamps and taillamps ash for up to 30 seconds.
This can be turned off by pressing the horn button again,
or by waiting for 30 seconds, or by starting the vehicle.You can program different feedback settings for up to
two drivers using the Driver Information Center (DIC).
For more information seeDriver Information Center
(DIC) on page 3-42.
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle
Each remote keyless entry transmitter is coded to
prevent another transmitter from unlocking your vehicle.
If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can
be purchased through your dealer. Remember to bring
any remaining transmitters with you when you go to
your dealer. When the dealer matches the replacement
transmitter to your vehicle, any remaining transmitters
must also be matched. Once your dealer has coded
the new transmitter, the lost transmitter will not unlock
your vehicle. Each vehicle can have a maximum of
four transmitters matched to it.
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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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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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8. Lift up on the roof tonneau and raise it to the
upright position.9. Grasp the front panel of the convertible top
and pull up.
More than one person is needed to do this.
One person working on each side is best.
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10. Insert the front panel into the roof latches.
One person should hold the convertible top up
from the rear in the closed position while another
person performs the next steps.11. Pry off the plastic cap
located between the
sun visors.
12. Slide the tool side of
the convertible release
tool until the entire
tool forms a right angle
as shown. Driver’s side latches shown, passenger’s side similar
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13. Insert the convertible top release tool into the latch
closing mechanism between the sun visors and turn
it counterclockwise until the latches are secured
and the convertible top is fully closed.14. From the upright position, push down on the outer
area of the boot cover panel where the hinges and
hydraulic cylinders are located to separate it
from the roof tonneau. Then, continue to push the
boot cover panel down as far as it will go.
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