2006 CHEVROLET SSR manual transmission

Keys...............................................................2-3
Remote Keyless Entry System.........................2-5
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation...........2-6
Doors and Locks.............................................2-8
Door Locks....................................................2-8
Power Door Locks..........................................2-9
Programmable Automatic Door Locks..............2-10
Tailgate.......................................................2-10
Windows........................................................2-11
Power Windows............................................2-12
Sun Visors...................................................2-13
Theft-Deterrent Systems..................................2-13
Content Theft-Deterrent.................................2-13
Passlock
®....................................................2-15
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle................2-15
New Vehicle Break-In....................................2-15
Ignition Positions..........................................2-16
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)...................2-17
Starting the Engine.......................................2-17
Automatic Transmission Operation...................2-19
Manual Transmission Operation......................2-21
Parking Brake..............................................2-23Shifting Into Park (P).....................................2-23
Shifting Out of Park (P).................................2-24
Parking Your Vehicle
(Manual Transmission)...............................2-25
Parking Over Things That Burn.......................2-25
Engine Exhaust............................................2-26
Running the Engine While Parked...................2-26
Mirrors...........................................................2-27
Manual Rearview Mirror.................................2-27
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with
Universal Home Remote.............................2-27
Outside Power Heated Mirrors........................2-28
Outside Convex Mirror...................................2-29
Outside Automatic Dimming Heated Mirror........2-29
Universal Home Remote System......................2-30
Universal Home Remote System Operation......2-30
Storage Areas................................................2-34
Glove Box...................................................2-34
Cupholder(s)................................................2-34
Instrument Panel Storage Area.......................2-34
Center Console Storage Area.........................2-35
Map Pocket.................................................2-35
Section 2 Features and Controls
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Programmable Automatic
Door Locks
Your vehicle is programmed from the factory to
automatically lock and unlock under certain conditions. If
all the doors are closed, when you move the shift lever
out of PARK (P) all of the doors will lock on a vehicle with
an automatic transmission or when the vehicle reaches a
speed of 8 mph (13 kph) on a vehicle with a manual
transmission. Every time you move the shift lever back
into PARK (P), the doors will unlock for a vehicle with an
automatic transmission or when the key is removed from
the ignition for a vehicle with a manual transmission. If
someone needs to get out while you are not in PARK (P)
or while the key is in the ignition, have that person use the
manual or power lock. When the door is closed again, it
will not lock automatically. Use the manual or power lock
to lock the door again.
Customizing Your Automatic Door
Locks Feature
The automatic door locks can be programmed to the
preferred settings for up to two drivers. SeeDIC Vehicle
Personalization on page 3-52for more information.
Tailgate
To open the tailgate, do the following:
1. Open the cargo cover using the remote keyless
entry transmitter or the cargo cover release
button in the glovebox. SeeRemote Keyless Entry
System Operation on page 2-6andCargo Cover
on page 2-35for more information.
2. Pull up on the handle inside and lower the tailgate.
To close the tailgate, do the following:
1. Close the cargo cover before closing the tailgate.
2. Push the tailgate upward to return it to its upright,
latched position. Push and pull on the tailgate to
make sure it is secure.
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Key Release Button (Manual
Transmission)
The ignition key cannot be
removed from the ignition
of manual transmission
vehicles unless the
key release button is used.
To remove the key on manual transmission vehicles,
turn the key to ACCESSORY, then press the button
and turn the key to OFF. Do not hold the button in
while turning the key to ACCESSORY. Pull the key
straight out.
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
Your vehicle is equipped with Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) which will allow certain features of your
vehicle to continue working for up to 20 minutes after the
ignition key is turned to OFF.
Your radio and power windows will work when the
ignition key is in RUN or ACCESSORY. Once the key is
turned from RUN to OFF, these features will continue
to work for up to 20 minutes or until a door is opened.
Starting the Engine
Automatic Transmission
Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N).
Your engine will not start in any other position — that is
a safety feature. To restart when you are already
moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only.
Notice:Do not try to shift to PARK (P) if your
vehicle is moving. If you do, you could damage the
transmission. Shift to PARK (P) only when your
vehicle is stopped.
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Manual Transmission
The gear selector should be in NEUTRAL and the
parking brake engaged. Hold the clutch pedal to the
floor and start the engine. Your vehicle will not start if
the clutch pedal is not all the way down — that is a
safety feature.
Starting Your Engine
1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn the
ignition key to START. When the engine starts,
let go of the key. The idle speed will go down as
your engine gets warm.
Notice:Holding your key in START for longer than
15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to
be drained much sooner. And the excessive heat
can damage your starter motor. Wait about
15 seconds between each try to help avoid draining
your battery or damaging your starter.
2. If the engine does not start within 10 seconds, push
the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor, while
you hold the ignition key in START. When the
engine starts, let go of the key and let up on the
accelerator pedal. Wait about 15 seconds between
each try.For both the manual and automatic transmissions, when
starting the vehicle after it has been sitting idle and
the engine is cold, the engine starter may continue
cranking the engine up to approximately four seconds
after you release the ignition key. This is normal.
When starting your engine in very cold weather (below
0°F or 18°C), do this:
1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn the
ignition key to START and hold it there up to
15 seconds. When the engine starts, let go of
the key.
2. If your engine still will not start, or starts but then
stops, it could be flooded with too much gasoline.
Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the
floor and holding it there as you hold the key in
START for about three seconds. When the engine
starts, let go of the key and accelerator. If the
vehicle starts briefly but then stops again, do the
same thing, but this time keep the pedal down
for five or six seconds. This clears the extra
gasoline from the engine.
Notice:Your engine is designed to work with the
electronics in your vehicle. If you add electrical
parts or accessories, you could change the way the
engine operates. Before adding electrical equipment,
check with your dealer. If you do not, your engine
might not perform properly. Any resulting damage
would not be covered by your vehicle’s warranty.
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SECOND (2):This position gives you more power but
lower fuel economy than DRIVE (D) and THIRD (3). You
can use SECOND (2) on hills. It can help control your
speed as you go down steep mountain roads, but
then you would also want to use your brakes off and on.
You can also use SECOND (2) for starting your
vehicle from a stop on slippery road surfaces.
FIRST (1):This position gives you even more power
but lower fuel economy than THIRD (3) and
SECOND (2). You can use it on very steep hills, or in
deep snow or mud. If the shift lever is put in FIRST (1)
while the vehicle is moving forward, the transmission
will not shift into first gear until the vehicle is going
slowly enough.
Notice:Spinning the tires or holding the vehicle in
one place on a hill using only the accelerator
pedal may damage the transmission. If you are
stuck, do not spin the tires. When stopping on a hill,
use the brakes to hold the vehicle in place.Manual Transmission Operation
This is your shift pattern.
Here is how to operate your manual transmission:
FIRST (1):Press the clutch pedal and shift into
FIRST (1). Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedal as
you slowly press down on the accelerator pedal.
You can shift into FIRST (1) when you are going less
than 20 mph (30 km/h). If you have come to a complete
stop and it is hard to shift into FIRST (1), put the shift
lever in NEUTRAL and release the clutch. Then
press the clutch pedal back down and shift into
FIRST (1).
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Parking Your Vehicle (Manual
Transmission)
Before you get out of your vehicle, move the shift lever
into REVERSE (R), and firmly apply the parking
brake. Once the shift lever has been placed into
REVERSE (R), with the clutch pedal pressed in, you
can turn the ignition key to OFF, press the key release
button to remove the key and release the clutch.
See Key Release Button (Manual Transmission) under
Ignition Positions on page 2-16.
If you are parking on a hill, see “Parking on Hills” under
Towing a Trailer on page 4-35.
If your vehicle is pulling a trailer, seeTowing a Trailer
on page 4-35.
Parking Over Things That Burn
{CAUTION:
Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust
parts under your vehicle and ignite. Do not
park over papers, leaves, dry grass, or other
things that can burn.
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{CAUTION:
It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle
if the automatic transmission shift lever is not
fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake rmly
set. Your vehicle can roll. Do not leave your
vehicle when the engine is running unless you
have to. If you have left the engine running,
the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others
could be injured. To be sure your vehicle will
not move, even when it is on fairly level
ground, always set the parking brake and
move the automatic transmission shift lever to
PARK (P), or the manual transmission shift
lever to NEUTRAL.
Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle will not
move. SeeShifting Into Park (P) on page 2-23and
Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission) on
page 2-25.
If you are pulling a trailer with your vehicle, seeTowing
a Trailer on page 4-35.
Mirrors
Manual Rearview Mirror
The vehicle may have a manual rearview mirror with
reading lamps. While sitting in a comfortable driving
position, adjust the mirror so you can see clearly behind
your vehicle. Grip the mirror in the center to move it
up or down and side to side. The control at the bottom
of the mirror is the day/night feature that allows
adjustment to the mirror so that the glare of headlamps
from behind is reduced. Push the control for daytime
use; pull it for night use.
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
with Universal Home Remote
Your vehicle may have an automatic dimming rearview
mirror with map lamps and Universal Home Remote
buttons. For more information about this feature,
seeUniversal Home Remote System on page 2-30.
While sitting in a comfortable driving position, adjust the
mirror so you can see clearly behind your vehicle.
Grip the mirror in the center to move it up or down and
side to side.
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To program memory settings to each button, use the
following steps:
1. Adjust the driver’s seat to the desired position.
2. Press the SET button.
3. Press and hold button 1 (for Driver 1) for
three seconds. A double chime will sound to
let you know that the position has been stored.
A second seating position can be programmed by
repeating the procedure with a second driver and
pressing button 2 for three seconds.
To recall a memory position, do one of the following:
•If you have an automatic transmission vehicle, press
and release the desired button 1 or 2 while the
vehicle is in PARK (P). A single chime will sound
and the memory position will be recalled. If the
vehicle is not in PARK (P), the memory position will
not be recalled.
•If you have a manual transmission vehicle, press and
release the desired button 1 or 2 while the vehicle is
off. A single chime will sound and the memory
position will be recalled. If the vehicle is not off, the
memory position will not be recalled.If you use the unlock button on the remote keyless entry
transmitter to enter your vehicle, the preset driver’s
seat positions will be recalled if programmed to do so
through the Driver Information Center (DIC). The
numbers on the back of the transmitters, 1 or 2,
correspond to the numbers on the memory controls.
The seat positions can also be recalled by placing the
key in the ignition if programmed to do so through
the Driver Information Center (DIC).
To stop recall movement of the memory feature at
any time, press one of the power seat controls or
memory buttons.
Further programming for automatic seat can be done
through the Driver Information Center (DIC). See
DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-52for
more information.
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