tailgate CHEVROLET SSR 2004 1.G Owners Manual

Keys...............................................................2-2
Remote Keyless Entry System.........................2-3
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation...........2-4
Doors and Locks.............................................2-6
Door Locks....................................................2-6
Power Door Locks..........................................2-7
Programmable Automatic Door Locks................2-8
Leaving Your Vehicle......................................2-8
Tailgate........................................................2-8
Windows.........................................................2-9
Power Windows............................................2-10
Sun Visors...................................................2-11
Theft-Deterrent Systems..................................2-11
Content Theft-Deterrent.................................2-11
Passlock
®....................................................2-13
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle................2-13
New Vehicle Break-In....................................2-13
Ignition Positions..........................................2-14
Starting Your Engine.....................................2-15
Automatic Transmission Operation...................2-16
Parking Brake..............................................2-18
Shifting Into Park (P).....................................2-19
Shifting Out of Park (P).................................2-20
Parking Over Things That Burn.......................2-21Engine Exhaust............................................2-21
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked. . . .2-22
Mirrors...........................................................2-23
Manual Rearview Mirror.................................2-23
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with
HomeLink
®...............................................2-23
Outside Power Heated Mirrors........................2-24
Outside Convex Mirror...................................2-25
Outside Automatic Dimming Heated Mirror........2-25
HomeLink
®Transmitter...................................2-26
Programming the HomeLink®Transmitter.........2-27
Storage Areas................................................2-30
Glove Box...................................................2-30
Cupholder(s)................................................2-30
Instrument Panel Storage Area.......................2-30
Center Console Storage Area.........................2-30
Map Pocket.................................................2-30
Cargo Cover................................................2-31
Floor Tracks................................................2-35
Cargo Net System........................................2-36
Side-Saddle Storage.....................................2-41
Convertible Top..............................................2-45
Vehicle Personalization...................................2-52
Memory Seat...............................................2-52
Section 2 Features and Controls
2-1

Programmable Automatic Door
Locks
Close the doors and turn on the ignition. If all the doors
are closed, every time you move the shift lever out
of PARK (P) all of the doors will lock. And, every time
you stop and move the shift lever into PARK (P),
the doors will unlock. If someone needs to get out while
you’re not in PARK (P), have that person use the
manual or power lock. When the door is closed again, it
will not lock automatically. Just use the manual or
power lock to lock the door again. If you need to lock
the doors before shifting out of PARK (P), just use
the manual or power lock switch to lock the doors.
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 3-55for more information.
Leaving Your Vehicle
If you are leaving the vehicle, take your key, open your
door and set the lock from inside. Then get out and
close the door.
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 2-4andCargo Cover
on page 2-31for 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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Cargo Cover
Opening the Cargo Cover
Press this button located in
the glovebox to release
the cargo cover.
You can also open the cargo cover using the remote
keyless entry transmitter. SeeRemote Keyless
Entry System Operation on page 2-4for more
information. The tailgate must be open for you to close
the cargo cover. SeeTailgate on page 2-8for more
information.
If you cannot open your cargo cover area using your
remote keyless entry transmitter you should rst
check the battery. See “Battery Replacement” under
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation on page 2-4.
If changing the battery does not work, you may
need to replace the fuse. SeeFuses and Circuit
Breakers on page 5-84for more information.To open your cargo cover area manually, do the
following:
1. Locate the control box under the rear of the vehicle
on the driver’s side, behind the rear tire.
2. Insert the convertible top release tool and turn it to
activate the emergency release. The convertible top
release tool is provided by the dealer and stored
in the glovebox.
Convertible top release tool shown
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Removing the Cargo Cover
Your vehicle’s cargo cover can be removed. You will
need more than one person to remove the cargo cover.
1. Open the tailgate. SeeTailgate on page 2-8for
instructions.
2. Disconnect the
electrical connector
located on the
underside of the cargo
cover near the front
of the bed.3. Locate and remove the
bolts that hold the cargo
cover in place. There is
one bolt on each side
near the front of the
cargo area.
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Floor Tracks
Your vehicle has oor tracks and side rails that can be
used to install accessories in the cargo area of your
vehicle. The oor tracks have covers that can be
removed so that available accessories can be installed.
For more information on available accessories for
your vehicle, see your dealer.
To install or remove the oor track covers, follow these
steps:
1. Open the tailgate. SeeTailgate on page 2-8.
2. Locate and remove the fastener at the tailgate end
of the oor track.3. Slide the endcap rearward to remove it.
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4. Insert the cover into the oor track and slide it all
the way forward.
5. Reinstall the oor track fastener and endcap by
reversing Steps 2 and 3.
6. Slide the oor track cover rearward until it rests
against the endcap.
7. Repeat the above steps to install a cover for the
other oor track.
To remove the oor track covers, reverse the installation
procedure.
Additional cargo strips are installed by attaching them to
the Velcro
®strips located in the carpeted cargo area.
Cargo Net System
Your vehicle may have a cargo net system that attaches
to the side rails and tailgate to help keep items in
your cargo area from moving around.
To install the cargo net system, do the following:
1. If your vehicle has the side-saddle storage bins
installed, remove the bins before installing the cargo
net. SeeSide-Saddle Storage on page 2-41for
instructions. Once the cargo net system has been
installed, the side-saddle storage bins can be
reinstalled.
2-36

8. Slide the locking tabs in the side rails until they are
aligned with the knobs on the cross bar as shown
and loosely tighten the knobs.
9. Slide the cross bar to the desired location and
adjust the length of the bar as necessary.
10. Tighten all the cross bar knobs.
11. Remove the pushpins located on the outboard
sides of the tailgate near the top.
12. Install and tighten a D-ring into each hole on the
tailgate.Be sure to use the D-rings supplied with the cargo
net system that have 0.9 inches (22 mm) studs.
Using other D-rings will not work because the studs
will not be the correct length and the cargo net
system will not be secured properly.
13. Clip the cargo net to the tailgate D-rings with the
label facing up and on the driver’s side of the
vehicle.
14. Clip the other end of the cargo net to the
telescoping cross bar as shown.
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4. Prepare to insert a tapping plate into the oor track
by locating the end of the plate that has the
shortest distance between the end of the plate and
the rst stud. The distance will measure
approximately 3.9 inches (100 mm).5. Insert a tapping plate into the tailgate end of the
oor track and slide it forward, making sure that
the three studs on the plate are facing upward.
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Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Chassis
LubricationChassis Lubricant
(GM Part No. U.S. 12377985, in
Canada 88901242) or lubricant
meeting requirements of NLGI #2,
Category LB or GC-LB.
Rear AxleSAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle
Lubricant
(GM Part No. U.S. 12378261, in
Canada 10953455) meeting GM
Specication 9986115.
Hood Latch
Assembly,
Secondary
Latch, Pivots,
Spring
Anchor and
Release PawlLubriplate Lubricant Aerosol
(GM Part No. U.S. 12346293, in
Canada 992723) or lubricant
meeting requirements of NLGI #2,
Category LB or GC-LB.Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Hood and Door
Hinges, Fuel
Filler Door and
Folding SeatsMulti-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube
(GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in
Canada 10953474).
Tailgate Handle
Pivot Points,
Hinges, Latch
Bolt and
LinkageMulti-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube
(GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in
Canada 10953474).
Weatherstrip
ConditioningDielectric Silicone Grease
(GM Part No. U.S. 12345579, in
Canada 992887).
Weatherstrip
SqueaksSynthetic Grease with Teon,
Superlube (GM Part No. U.S.
12371287, in Canada 10953437).
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Specications, Capacities.................................5-92
Speedometer..................................................3-25
Starting Your Engine.......................................2-15
Steering........................................................4-11
Steering in Emergencies..................................4-12
Steering Tips..................................................4-11
Steering Wheel Controls, Audio.........................3-86
Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel................................. 3-5
Stop Vehicle..................................................3-54
Storage
Side-Saddle................................................2-41
Storage Areas
Cargo Net System.......................................2-36
Center Console Storage Area........................2-30
Cupholder(s)...............................................2-30
Glove Box..................................................2-30
Instrument Panel Storage Area......................2-30
Map Pocket................................................2-30
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow......................4-31
Sun Visors.....................................................2-11
Switchbanks
Center Console...........................................3-17
T
Tachometer....................................................3-25
Tailgate........................................................... 2-8Taillamps.......................................................5-47
TCS Warning Light..........................................3-31
Temperature Knob...........................................3-19
Testing the Alarm............................................2-12
Theft-Deterrent, Radio.....................................3-85
Theft-Deterrent Systems...................................2-11
Content Theft-Deterrent................................2-11
Passlock
®...................................................2-13
Tilt Wheel........................................................ 3-5
Tire Inator Kit Storage....................................5-73
Tire Sealant...................................................5-68
Tire Sidewall Labeling......................................5-52
Tire Size.......................................................5-54
Tire Terminology and Denitions........................5-55
Tires.............................................................5-51
Buying New Tires........................................5-60
Chains.......................................................5-65
If a Tire Goes Flat.......................................5-66
Ination - Tire Pressure................................5-58
Inspection and Rotation................................5-59
Tire Inator Kit............................................5-67
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.........................5-61
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance.................5-63
Wheel Replacement.....................................5-63
When It Is Time for New Tires......................5-60
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