2006 CHEVROLET SSR automatic transmission

Parking Brake and Automatic
Transmission Park (P) Mechanism Check
{CAUTION:
When you are doing this check, your vehicle
could begin to move. You or others could be
injured and property could be damaged. Make
sure there is room in front of your vehicle in
case it begins to roll. Be ready to apply the
regular brake at once should the vehicle begin
to move.Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing
downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake, set the
parking brake.
•To check the parking brake’s holding ability: With
the engine running and transmission in
NEUTRAL (N), slowly remove foot pressure from
the regular brake pedal. Do this until the vehicle is
held by the parking brake only.
•To check the PARK (P) mechanism’s holding ability:
With the engine running, shift to PARK (P). Then
release the parking brake followed by the regular
brake.
Contact your GM Goodwrench
®dealer if service is
required.
Underbody Flushing Service
At least every spring, use plain water to flush any
corrosive materials from the underbody. Take care to
clean thoroughly any areas where mud and other debris
can collect.
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Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants
Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part
number, or specification may be obtained from
your dealer.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Engine OilThe engine requires a special
engine oil meeting GM Standard
GM4718M. Oils meeting this
standard may be identified as
synthetic, and should also be
identified with the American
Petroleum Institute Certified for
Gasoline Engines starburst symbol.
However, not all synthetic API oils
with the starburst symbol will meet
this GM standard. You should look
for and use only an oil that meets
GM Standard GM4718M. GM
Goodwrench
®oil meets all the
requirements for your vehicle. For
the proper viscosity, seeEngine Oil
on page 5-13.
Engine Coolant50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable
water and use only DEX-COOL
®
Coolant. SeeEngine Coolant on
page 5-24.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Hydraulic Brake
SystemDelco®Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or
equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid.
Windshield
WasherGM Optikleen
®Washer Solvent.
Hydraulic
Clutch SystemHydraulic Clutch Fluid
(GM Part No. U.S. 12345347, in
Canada 10953517) or equivalent
DOT-3 brake fluid.
Parking Brake
Cable GuidesChassis Lubricant
(GM Part No. U.S. 12377985, in
Canada 88901242) or lubricant
meeting requirements of NLGI #2,
Category LB or GC-LB.
Power Steering
SystemGM Power Steering Fluid
(GM Part No. U.S. 89021184, in
Canada 89021186).
Manual
TransmissionDEXRON
®-III Automatic
Transmission Fluid. Look for
“Approved for the H-Specification”
on the label.
Automatic
TransmissionDEXRON
®-VI Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
Key Lock
CylindersMulti-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube
(GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in
Canada 10953474).
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Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your GM dealer.
Part GM®Part Number ACDelco®Part Number
Automatic Transmission Filter Kit 24208576 —
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 15106528 —
Engine Oil Filter 88984215 PF46
Spark Plugs 12571164 41-985
Windshield Wiper Blades
Driver’s Side — 20 inches (500 mm) 15220271 —
Passenger’s Side — 19 inches (475 mm) 15220272 —
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Automatic Transmission
Fluid..........................................................5-20
Operation...................................................2-19
Auxiliary Gage Package...................................3-40
B
Battery..........................................................5-36
Run-Down Protection...................................3-18
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.........................4-21
Brake
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)........................ 4-7
Emergencies................................................ 4-9
Parking......................................................2-23
System Warning Light..................................3-30
Brakes..........................................................5-32
Braking........................................................... 4-6
Braking in Emergencies..................................... 4-9
Break-In, New Vehicle.....................................2-15
Bulb Replacement...........................................5-43
Back-Up Lamps...........................................5-48
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and
Parking Lamps.........................................5-45
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-44
Headlamp Aiming........................................5-43
Headlamps.................................................5-44Bulb Replacement (cont.)
Replacement Bulbs......................................5-48
Taillamps, Turn Signal, and Stoplamps............5-47
Buying New Tires...........................................5-60
C
California Fuel.................................................. 5-6
California Proposition 65 Warning....................... 5-3
Canadian Owners................................................ ii
Capacities and Specifications............................5-95
Carbon Monoxide...................2-10, 2-26, 4-24, 4-35
Care of
Safety Belts................................................5-79
Your CD Player...........................................3-86
Your CDs ...................................................3-86
Cargo Cover..................................................2-35
Cargo Management System.............................2-45
Cargo Net System..........................................2-40
Center Console Storage Area...........................2-35
Center Console Switchbank..............................3-19
Chains, Tire...................................................5-66
Charging System Light....................................3-30
Check
Engine Light...............................................3-33
Gages Warning Light...................................3-38
Checking Things Under the Hood......................5-10
Chemical Paint Spotting...................................5-83
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F
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner......................................5-18
Finish Damage...............................................5-83
Flash-to-Pass................................................... 3-8
Flat Tire........................................................5-67
Floor Tracks...................................................2-38
Fluid
Automatic Transmission................................5-20
Manual Transmission....................................5-22
Power Steering...........................................5-31
Windshield Washer......................................5-31
Fog Lamps....................................................3-16
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.........................................................3-39
Gasoline Octane........................................... 5-5
Gasoline Specifications.................................. 5-6
Fuses
Engine Compartment Fuse Block...................5-90
Floor Console Fuse Block.............................5-87
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...........................5-86
Relay Center..............................................5-92
Windshield Wiper.........................................5-86
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..............................................3-26
Tachometer.................................................3-26
Garage Door Opener.......................................2-30
Gasoline
Octane........................................................ 5-5
Specifications............................................... 5-6
Glove Box.....................................................2-34
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program.................. 7-5
H
Hazard Warning Flashers................................... 3-6
Headlamp
Aiming.......................................................5-43
Headlamps....................................................5-44
Automatic Headlamp System.........................3-15
Bulb Replacement.......................................5-43
Daytime Running Lamps...............................3-14
Electrical System.........................................5-86
Flash-to-Pass............................................... 3-8
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Light
Airbag Off..................................................3-28
Airbag Readiness........................................3-27
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning...................3-31
Brake System Warning.................................3-30
Change Engine Oil......................................3-37
Charging System.........................................3-30
Check Gages Warning.................................3-38
Cruise Control.............................................3-37
Highbeam On.............................................3-38
Malfunction Indicator....................................3-33
Reduced Engine Power................................3-38
Safety Belt Reminder...................................3-27
Security.....................................................3-37
TCS Warning Light......................................3-32
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning..........3-32
Lighting
Exit...........................................................3-17
Parade Dimming..........................................3-18
Perimeter...................................................3-18
Theater Dimming.........................................3-17
Loading Your Vehicle.......................................4-29
Locks
Door........................................................... 2-8
Power Door.................................................. 2-9
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.............2-10
Loss of Control...............................................4-15
Lowering the Convertible Top............................2-47M
Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required Services........................... 6-6
At Each Fuel Fill........................................... 6-8
At Least Once a Month.................................. 6-9
At Least Once a Year.................................... 6-9
Introduction.................................................. 6-2
Maintenance Footnotes.................................. 6-7
Maintenance Record....................................6-15
Maintenance Requirements............................. 6-2
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts.........6-14
Owner Checks and Services........................... 6-8
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.............6-12
Scheduled Maintenance................................. 6-4
Using.......................................................... 6-2
Your Vehicle and the Environment................... 6-2
Malfunction Indicator Light................................3-33
Manual Transmission
Fluid..........................................................5-22
Operation...................................................2-21
Map Lamps....................................................3-18
Map Pocket...................................................2-35
Memory Seat.................................................2-53
Message
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-45
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Tires.............................................................5-51
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels,
Cleaning.................................................5-82
Buying New Tires........................................5-60
Chains.......................................................5-66
Cleaning....................................................5-82
Different Size..............................................5-62
If a Tire Goes Flat.......................................5-67
Inflation - Tire Pressure................................5-57
Inspection and Rotation................................5-59
Tire Inflator Kit............................................5-68
Tire Sidewall Labeling..................................5-52
Tire Terminology and Definitions....................5-54
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.........................5-62
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance.................5-63
Wheel Replacement.....................................5-64
When It Is Time for New Tires......................5-59
Towing
Recreational Vehicle.....................................4-35
Towing a Trailer..........................................4-35
Your Vehicle...............................................4-35
Traction
Control System (TCS).................................... 4-9
Control System Warning Light.......................3-32
Trailer
Recommendations.......................................4-47
Transmission
Fluid, Automatic...........................................5-20
Fluid, Manual..............................................5-22Transmission Operation, Automatic....................2-19
Transmission Operation, Manual........................2-21
Trip Odometer................................................3-26
Truck-Camper Loading Information....................4-34
Turn and Lane-Change Signals.......................... 3-7
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever........................... 3-7
U
Understanding Radio Reception........................3-85
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................5-62
Universal Home Remote System.......................2-30
Operation...................................................2-30
V
Vehicle
Control........................................................ 4-6
Damage Warnings........................................... iv
Loading......................................................4-29
Parking Your...............................................2-25
Symbols......................................................... iv
Vehicle Data Collection and Event
Data Recorders............................................. 7-9
Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN).............................................5-85
Service Parts Identification Label...................5-85
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