2006 CHEVROLET SSR cruise control

Instrument Panel Overview...............................3-4
Hazard Warning Flashers................................3-6
Other Warning Devices...................................3-6
Horn.............................................................3-6
Tilt Wheel.....................................................3-6
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.........................3-7
Turn and Lane-Change Signals........................3-7
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer..................3-8
Flash-to-Pass.................................................3-8
Windshield Wipers..........................................3-9
Windshield Washer.........................................3-9
Cruise Control..............................................3-10
Exterior Lamps.............................................3-13
Headlamps on Reminder................................3-14
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL).......................3-14
Automatic Headlamp System..........................3-15
Fog Lamps..................................................3-16
Interior Lamps..............................................3-17
Instrument Panel Brightness...........................3-17
Theater Dimming..........................................3-17
Exit Lighting.................................................3-17
Perimeter Lighting.........................................3-18
Parade Dimming...........................................3-18Map Lamps.................................................3-18
Battery Run-Down Protection..........................3-18
Center Console Switchbank............................3-19
Accessory Power Outlet(s).............................3-19
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter......................3-20
Climate Controls............................................3-21
Climate Control System.................................3-21
Outlet Adjustment.........................................3-23
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators............3-24
Instrument Panel Cluster................................3-25
Speedometer and Odometer...........................3-26
Trip Odometer..............................................3-26
Tachometer.................................................3-26
Engine Speed Limiter....................................3-27
Safety Belt Reminder Light.............................3-27
Airbag Readiness Light..................................3-27
Airbag Off Light............................................3-28
Charging System Light..................................3-30
Brake System Warning Light..........................3-30
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light.............3-31
Traction Control System (TCS)
Warning Light...........................................3-32
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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Engine Coolant Temperature Gage..................3-32
Malfunction Indicator Lamp.............................3-33
Oil Pressure Gage........................................3-36
Change Engine Oil Light................................3-37
Security Light...............................................3-37
Cruise Control Light......................................3-37
Reduced Engine Power Light.........................3-38
Highbeam On Light.......................................3-38
Check Gages Warning Light...........................3-38
Fuel Gage...................................................3-39
Auxiliary Gage Package.................................3-40
Driver Information Center (DIC).......................3-42
DIC Controls and Displays.............................3-42
DIC Warnings and Messages.........................3-45
DIC Vehicle Personalization............................3-52Audio System(s).............................................3-58
Setting the Time...........................................3-60
Radio with CD..............................................3-60
Radio with Six-Disc CD.................................3-72
Theft-Deterrent Feature..................................3-84
Audio Steering Wheel Controls.......................3-85
Radio Reception...........................................3-85
Care of Your CDs.........................................3-86
Care of the CD Player...................................3-86
Integrated Windshield Antenna........................3-86
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
The lever on the left side of the steering column
includes the following:
•GTurn and Lane Change Signals.Turn and
Lane-Change Signals on page 3-7.
•53Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer.
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 3-8.
•Flash-to-Pass Feature. SeeFlash-to-Pass on
page 3-8.
•NWindshield Wipers. SeeWindshield Wipers on
page 3-9.
•LWindshield Washer. SeeWindshield Washer
on page 3-9.
•ICruise Control.Cruise Control on page 3-10.
For information on the exterior lamps, seeExterior
Lamps on page 3-13later in this section.
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
The turn signal has two upward (for right) and
two downward (for left) positions. These positions
allow you to signal a turn or a lane change.
To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up
or down. When the turn is finished, the lever will
return automatically.
An arrow on the instrument
panel cluster will flash in
the direction of the
turn or lane change.
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Cruise Control
With cruise control, you can maintain a speed of about
25 mph (40 km/h) or more without keeping your foot
on the accelerator. This can really help on long
trips. Cruise control does not work at speeds below
about 25 mph (40 km/h).
If you apply your brakes, the cruise control will shut off.
{CAUTION:
Cruise control can be dangerous where you
cannot drive safely at a steady speed. So, do
not use your cruise control on winding roads
or in heavy traffic.
Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery
roads. On such roads, fast changes in tire
traction can cause excessive wheel slip, and
you could lose control. Do not use cruise
control on slippery roads.
{CAUTION:
If you leave your cruise control on when you
are not using cruise, you might hit a button
and go into cruise when you do not want to.
You could be startled and even lose control.
Keep the cruise control switch off until you
want to use cruise control.
Setting Cruise Control
Your cruise control is
located at the end of
your turn signal/
multifunction lever.
R(On):Move the switch to this position to turn the
cruise control system on.
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S(Resume/Accelerate):Move the switch to this
position to resume a set speed or to accelerate.
T(Set):Press this button, located at the end of the
lever, to set a speed.
9(Off):This position turns the cruise control system
off and cancels memory of a set speed.
1. Move the cruise control switch to on.
2. Get up to the speed you want.
3. Press in the set button at the end of the lever and
release it.
4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal. The
accelerator pedal will not go down.
The cruise light on the
instrument panel cluster
will illuminate when
the cruise control
is engaged.
Resuming a Set Speed
Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed
and then apply your brakes or the clutch, if equipped.
This, of course, shuts off the cruise control. But you do
not need to reset it.
Once you are going about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more,
you can move the cruise control switch briefly from on to
resume/accelerate.
You will go right back up to your chosen speed and
stay there.
If you hold the switch at resume/accelerate, the vehicle
will keep going faster until you release the switch or
apply the brake. So unless you want to go faster, do not
hold the switch at resume/accelerate.
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Increasing Speed While Using
Cruise Control
There are two ways to go to a higher speed:
•Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher
speed. Press the button at the end of the lever, then
release the button and the accelerator pedal. You
will now cruise at the higher speed.
•Move the cruise switch from on to
resume/accelerate. Hold it there until you get up to
the speed you want, and then release the switch.
To increase your speed in very small amounts,
move the switch briefly to resume/accelerate. Each
time you do this, your vehicle will go about
1 mph (1.6 km/h) faster.
Reducing Speed While Using
Cruise Control
There are two ways to reduce your speed:
•Press and hold the button at the end of the lever
until you reach the lower speed you want, then
release it.
•To slow down in very small amounts, briefly press
and release the set button. Each time you do this,
you will go about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) slower.
Passing Another Vehicle While Using
Cruise Control
Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed.
When you take your foot off the pedal, your vehicle will
slow down to the cruise control speed you set earlier.
Using Cruise Control on Hills
How well your cruise control will work on hills depends
upon your speed, load and the steepness of the hills.
When going up steep hills, you may want to step on the
accelerator pedal to maintain your speed. When going
downhill, you may have to brake or shift to a lower gear to
keep your speed down. Of course, applying your brakes
or the clutch, if equipped, takes you out of cruise control.
Many drivers find this to be too much trouble and do not
use cruise control on steep hills.
Ending Cruise Control
There are three ways to turn off the cruise control:
•Step lightly on the brake pedal or clutch, if equipped.
•Move the cruise switch to off, or
•Shift the transmission to NEUTRAL (N).
Erasing Speed Memory
When you turn off the cruise control or the ignition, your
cruise control set speed memory is erased.
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Change Engine Oil Light
This light is displayed
when the engine oil needs
to be changed.
Once the engine oil has been changed, the light must
be reset. Until it is reset, the light will be displayed when
the engine is on. For more information on resetting
the system, seeEngine Oil Life System on page 5-16.
See alsoScheduled Maintenance on page 6-4.
Security Light
For information
regarding this light, see
Theft-Deterrent Systems
on page 2-13.
Cruise Control Light
This light comes on
whenever you set your
cruise control.
The light will go out when the cruise control is
turned off. SeeCruise Control on page 3-10for
more information.
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Using Anti-Lock
Do not pump the brakes. Just hold the brake pedal
down firmly and let anti-lock work for you. You may feel
the brakes vibrate, or you may notice some noise,
but this is normal.
Braking in Emergencies
With anti-lock brakes, you can steer and brake at the
same time. In many emergencies, steering can help you
more than even the very best braking.
Traction Control System (TCS)
(Automatic Transmission)
Your vehicle may have a Traction Control System (TCS)
that limits wheel spin. This is especially useful in
slippery road conditions. The system operates only if it
senses that one or both of the rear wheels are
spinning or beginning to lose traction. When this
happens, the system reduces engine power and may
also up-shift the transmission to limit wheel spin.
You may feel or hear the system working, but this
is normal.If your vehicle is in cruise control when the traction
control system begins to limit wheel spin, the cruise
control will automatically disengage. When road
conditions allow you to safely use it again, you may
re-engage the cruise control. SeeCruise Control
on page 3-10.
The Traction Control System operates in all transmission
shift lever positions except for FIRST (1). This is
normal. The system is deactivated when the
transmission is shifted into FIRST (1). In this situation,
the traction control system warning light on the
instrument panel cluster will come on. This is normal.
The system can upshift the transmission only as high as
the shift lever position you’ve chosen, so you should
use the lower gears only when necessary. See
Automatic Transmission Operation on page 2-19.
When the system is on,
this warning light will come
on to let you know if
there’s a problem.
When this warning light is on, the system will not limit
wheel spin. Adjust your driving accordingly.
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