2006 CHEVROLET SSR window

Seats and Restraint Systems........................... 1-1
Front Seats
............................................... 1-2
Safety Belts
.............................................. 1-6
Child Restraints
.......................................1-20
Airbag System
.........................................1-40
Restraint System Check
............................1-52
Features and Controls..................................... 2-1
Keys
........................................................ 2-3
Doors and Locks
....................................... 2-8
Windows
.................................................2-11
Theft-Deterrent Systems
............................2-13
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
...........2-15
Mirrors
....................................................2-27
Universal Home Remote System
................2-30
Storage Areas
.........................................2-34
Convertible Top
.......................................2-45
Vehicle Personalization
.............................2-53
Instrument Panel............................................. 3-1
Instrument Panel Overview
.......................... 3-4
Climate Controls
......................................3-21
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators
........3-24
Driver Information Center (DIC)
..................3-42
Audio System(s)
.......................................3-58Driving Your Vehicle....................................... 4-1
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
..... 4-2
Towing
...................................................4-35
Service and Appearance Care.......................... 5-1
Service
..................................................... 5-3
Fuel
......................................................... 5-5
Checking Things Under the Hood
...............5-10
Rear Axle
...............................................5-42
Headlamp Aiming
.....................................5-43
Bulb Replacement
....................................5-43
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
.........5-49
Tires
......................................................5-51
Appearance Care
.....................................5-76
Vehicle Identification
.................................5-85
Electrical System
......................................5-86
Capacities and Specifications
.....................5-95
Maintenance Schedule..................................... 6-1
Maintenance Schedule
................................ 6-2
Customer Assistance and Information.............. 7-1
Customer Assistance and Information
........... 7-2
Reporting Safety Defects
...........................7-13
Index................................................................ 1
2006 Chevrolet SSR Owner ManualM

A forward-facing child seat (C-E) provides restraint for
the child’s body with the harness and also sometimes
with surfaces such as T-shaped or shelf-like shields.A booster seat (F-G) is a child restraint designed to
improve the fit of the vehicle’s safety belt system.
Some booster seats have a shoulder belt positioner,
and some high-back booster seats have a five-point
harness. A booster seat can also help a child to see
out the window.
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What Will You See After an Airbag
Inates?
After the airbag inflates, it quickly deflates, so quickly
that some people may not even realize the airbag
inflated. Some components of the airbag module may
be hot for a short time. These components include
the steering wheel hub for the driver’s frontal airbag and
the instrument panel for the passenger’s frontal airbag
and the side of the seatback closest to the driver’s
and/or passenger’s door. The parts of the bag that come
into contact with you may be warm, but not too hot to
touch. There will be some smoke and dust coming from
the vents in the deflated airbags. Airbag inflation
does not prevent the driver from seeing out of the
windshield or being able to steer the vehicle, nor does it
stop people from leaving the vehicle.
{CAUTION:
When an airbag inates, there is dust in the
air. This dust could cause breathing problems
for people with a history of asthma or other
breathing trouble. To avoid this, everyone in
the vehicle should get out as soon as it is safe
to do so. If you have breathing problems but
cannot get out of the vehicle after an airbag
inates, then get fresh air by opening a
window or a door. If you experience breathing
problems following an airbag deployment, you
should seek medical attention.
Your vehicle has a feature that may automatically
unlock the doors and turn the interior lamps on when
the airbags inflate (if battery power is available). You can
lock the doors again and turn the interior lamps off by
using the door lock and interior lamp controls.
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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
2-1

Keys
{CAUTION:
Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition
key is dangerous for many reasons. They
could operate the power windows or other
controls or even make the vehicle move. The
children or others could be badly injured or
even killed. Do not leave the keys in a vehicle
with children.
2-3

Windows
{CAUTION:
Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets in a
vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous.
They can be overcome by the extreme heat
and suffer permanent injuries or even death
from heat stroke. Never leave a child, a
helpless adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle,
especially with the windows closed in warm or
hot weather.
2-11

Power Windows
The driver’s and
passenger’s power window
switches are located on
the center console
switchbank.
SeeCenter Console Switchbank on page 3-19for more
information on location.
When you open a door, the window will automatically
lower about a half inch. When the door is closed,
the window will then close. If you wish to re-open the
window once it’s closed, press and hold the bottom
of the power window switch to lower the window. Press
and hold the top of the switch with the up arrow to
raise the window.
The ignition must be in ACCESSORY or RUN or in
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) mode for the window
switches to work. SeeRetained Accessory Power
(RAP) on page 2-17.
Express-Down Window
Both the driver’s and passenger’s power window
switches have the express-down feature. This feature
allows you to completely lower the window without
having to continuously hold the window switch.
To operate this feature, press the power window switch
briefly to initialize the operation. You will need to
acclimate yourself with the actual amount of effort and
time needed to operate this feature. The amount of time
required to initialize the express-down feature is less
than what is found in many vehicles.
To stop the express-down feature from lowering the
window completely, briefly press the switch again.
To close the window, press and hold the part of the
switch with the up arrow.
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Programming the Power Windows
If the battery on your vehicle has been recharged,
disconnected, or is not working properly, you will need
to reprogram the power windows for them to work
properly. Before reprogramming, you will need to replace
or recharge your vehicle’s battery.
To program the windows, follow these steps:
1. With the ignition in ACCESSORY or RUN, close
the doors.
2. Fully lower the windows using the driver’s
power window switches. Then raise the
windows completely.
The windows are now programmed.
Sun Visors
To block out glare, you can swing down the sun visors.
You can also move them from side to side.
Lighted Visor Vanity Mirrors
Pull the visor down and lift the cover to expose the
mirror. The light will automatically come on. The light will
go out when you close the cover.
Theft-Deterrent Systems
Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities.
Although your vehicle has a number of theft-deterrent
features, we know that nothing we put on it can make it
impossible to steal.
Content Theft-Deterrent
Your vehicle is equipped with a content theft-deterrent
alarm system.
With this system, the
security light will flash as
you open the door (if
your ignition is off).
This light reminds you to activate the theft-deterrent
system. Here’s how to do it:
1. Open the door.
2. Lock the door with the power door lock switch or
the remote keyless entry transmitter. The security
light should come on and stay on.
3. Close all doors. The security light should go off
after approximately 30 seconds. The alarm is not
armed until the security light goes off.
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