CHEVROLET SSR 2003 1.G Owners Manual

12. Insert the front panel into the roof latches.
One person should hold the convertible top in the
closed position by pushing it up in the rear,
while another person performs the next steps.13. Remove the plastic cap
located between the
sun visors. Turn
the cap in either
direction about a
quarter of a turn, then
pull downward to
remove it.
14. Slide the tool side of
the convertible top
release tool until
the entire tool forms
a right angle
as shown. Driver’s side roof latch shown, passenger’s
side similar
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15. Insert the convertible top release tool into the latch
closing mechanism between the sun visors and turn
it counterclockwise until the roof latches are
secured and the convertible top is fully closed.
Then replace the plastic cap.16. 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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17. Push down the roof tonneau cover. Be sure the
boot cover clears the rear roof panel.18. Latch the tonneau panel. Pull the red cable with the
release tool until the cable is pulled tight and the
roof tonneau latch engages.
19. Repeat Step 18 on the other side of the vehicle.
20. You will know the latches are engaged if the
roof tonneau cannot be raised. If the roof tonneau
can be raised, repeat Step 18 on both sides of
the vehicle until the roof tonneau cannot be raised.
21. Once the roof tonneau is closed, adjust the cables
located behind the seats. Pull the cable with the red
band until both cables are the same length.
Repeat this step on the other side of the vehicle.
22. Check the roof tonneau to make sure it is secure
before driving.
Boot cover panel down, roof tonneau up
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Vehicle Personalization
Memory Seat
Your vehicle may have a memory driver’s seat. The
controls are located on the outboard of the driver’s seat,
and are used to program and recall memory settings
for the driver’s seating positions.
Adjust the driver’s seat to the desired position. Press
the SET button, then 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. Each time
button 1 or 2 is pressed and released while the vehicle
is in PARK (P), a single chime will sound, and the
memory position will 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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Instrument Panel Overview...............................3-2
Hazard Warning Flashers................................3-3
Other Warning Devices...................................3-4
Horn.............................................................3-4
Tilt Wheel.....................................................3-4
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.........................3-5
Exterior Lamps.............................................3-11
Interior Lamps..............................................3-14
Center Console Switchbank............................3-16
Accessory Power Outlets...............................3-16
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter........................3-17
Climate Controls............................................3-18
Climate Control System.................................3-18
Outlet Adjustment.........................................3-21
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators............3-22
Instrument Panel Cluster................................3-23
Speedometer and Odometer...........................3-24
Trip Odometer..............................................3-24
Tachometer.................................................3-24
Safety Belt Reminder Light.............................3-24
Airbag Readiness Light..................................3-25
Airbag Off Light............................................3-26
Charging System Light..................................3-27
Brake System Warning Light..........................3-28
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light.............3-29
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light
(Automatic Transmission)
............................3-29Engine Coolant Temperature Gage..................3-30
Malfunction Indicator Lamp.............................3-30
Oil Pressure Gage........................................3-34
Change Engine Oil Light................................3-35
Security Light...............................................3-35
Cruise Control Light......................................3-35
Reduced Engine Power Light.........................3-36
Highbeam On Light.......................................3-36
Check Gages Warning Light...........................3-36
Fuel Gage...................................................3-37
Auxiliary Gage Package.................................3-38
Driver Information Center (DIC).......................3-41
DIC Controls and Displays.............................3-41
DIC Warnings and Messages.........................3-45
DIC Vehicle Personalization............................3-52
Audio System(s).............................................3-58
Setting the Time...........................................3-59
Radio with CD..............................................3-59
Radio with Six-Disc CD.................................3-68
Theft-Deterrent Feature..................................3-80
Audio Steering Wheel Controls.......................3-80
Radio Reception...........................................3-81
Care of Your CDs.........................................3-81
Care of the CD Player...................................3-81
Integrated Windshield Antenna........................3-81
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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Instrument Panel Overview
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A. Climate Control Vents. SeeClimate Control System
on page 3-18.
B. Instrument Panel Cluster. SeeInstrument Panel
Cluster on page 3-23.
C. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. SeeTurn
Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-5.
D. Exterior and Interior Lamps Control. SeeExterior
Lamps on page 3-11andInterior Lamps on
page 3-14.
E. Driver Information Center (DIC) buttons. SeeDriver
Information Center (DIC) on page 3-41.
F. Audio Steering Wheel Controls. SeeAudio Steering
Wheel Controls on page 3-80.
G. Storage Tray. SeeInstrument Panel Storage Area
on page 2-31.
H. Audio System. SeeAudio System(s) on page 3-58.
I. Climate Control System. SeeClimate Control
System on page 3-18.
J. Transmission Shift Lever. SeeAutomatic
Transmission Operation on page 2-17.
K. Cupholder. SeeCupholder(s) on page 2-31.
L. Glovebox. SeeGlove Box on page 2-31.Hazard Warning Flashers
Your hazard warning ashers let you warn others. They
also let police know you have a problem. Your front
and rear turn signal lamps will ash on and off.
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The hazard warning
asher button is located
on the top of the
steering column.
Your hazard warning ashers work no matter what
position your key is in, and even if the key isn’t in.
Press the button to make the front and rear turn signal
lamps ash on and off. Press the button again to
turn the ashers off.
When the hazard warning ashers are on, your turn
signals won’t work. The ashers will stop if you step on
the brake.
Other Warning Devices
If you carry reective triangles, you can set one up at
the side of the road about 300 feet (100 m) behind
your vehicle.
Horn
To sound the horn, press the horn symbol on the
steering wheel pad.
Tilt Wheel
A tilt wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel before
you drive. You can raise it to the highest level to allow
more room for the driver to enter and exit the vehicle.
The tilt lever is located on
the driver’s side of the
steering column, under the
turn signal lever.
To tilt, hold the steering wheel and pull the tilt lever
toward you. Move the wheel to a comfortable level, then
release the tilt lever to lock the wheel in place.
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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
3Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
Flash-to-Pass Feature
NWindshield Wipers
JQWindshield Washer
ICruise Control
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 nished, the lever will return
automatically.
An arrow on the instrument
panel cluster will ash in
the direction of the
turn or lane change.
To signal a lane change, just raise or lower the lever
until the arrow starts to ash. Hold it there until you
complete your lane change. The lever will return by
itself when you release it. The bottom of the outside
rearview mirrors may also be equipped with lane change
indicators.
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As you signal a turn or a lane change, if the arrows
ash more quickly than normal, a signal bulb may
be burned out and other drivers won’t see your
turn signal.
If a bulb is burned out, replace it to help avoid an
accident. If the arrows don’t go on at all when you signal
a turn, check the fuse. SeeFuses and Circuit Breakers
on page 5-82and for burned-out bulbs.
If you have a trailer towing option with added wiring
for the trailer lamps, a different turn signal asher
is used. With this asher installed, the signal indicator
will ash even if a turn signal bulb is burned out.
Check the front and rear turn signal lamps regularly to
make sure they are working.
Turn Signal On Chime
If your turn signal is left on for more than 3/4 of a mile
(1.2 km), a chime will sound at each ash of the
turn signal. You will also receive a DIC message.
See “Turn Signal On” underDIC Warnings and
Messages on page 3-45for more information.
To turn off the chime, move the turn signal lever to
the off position.
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
To change the headlamps from low to high beam, push
the lever toward the instrument panel. To return to
low-beam headlamps, pull the multifunction lever toward
you. Then release it.
When the high beams are
on, this indicator light on
the instrument panel
cluster will also be on.
Flash-to-Pass
This feature lets you use your high-beam headlamps to
signal a driver in front of you that you want to pass.
It works even if your headlamps are in the automatic
position.
To use it, pull the turn signal lever toward you, then
release it.
If your headlamps are in the automatic position or on
low beam, your high-beam headlamps will turn on.
They’ll stay on as long as you hold the lever toward you.
The high-beam indicator on the instrument panel
cluster will come on. Release the lever to return to
normal operation.
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