CHEVROLET SSR 2003 1.G Owners Manual

Storage Areas
Glove Box
To open the glove box, pull on the lever. Use your door
key to lock or unlock it.
Cupholder(s)
Your vehicle has one cupholder located on your
instrument panel and one cupholder that is removable
and snaps to the passenger’s side of the center console
in the bracket provided.
To open the cupholder on the instrument panel, push in
the center of the cupholder door. The cupholder will
then release and move outward toward you for use. To
return the cupholder to its closed position, push in
the center of the cupholder door near the top. If you
press in the center middle of the cupholder door,
the cupholder will not close properly.
Instrument Panel Storage Area
There is a storage tray located to the right of the
steering wheel on the instrument panel. Press on the
tray to release it. The tray will slide out of the instrument
panel toward you. You can then put small items into
the tray. To close the tray, push forward on the center of
the tray until it latches back into the instrument panel.
Center Console Storage Area
Your center console has a storage area that can be
locked and unlocked with the center console storage
key. SeeKeys on page 2-2for more information.
Map Pocket
The map/storage pockets are located on both the driver
and passenger side doors.
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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 2-5for more
information. The tailgate must be open for you to close
the cargo cover. SeeTailgate on page 2-9for 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” underRemote
Keyless Entry System Operation on page 2-5.If
changing the battery does not work, you may need to
replace the fuse. SeeFuses and Circuit Breakers
on page 5-82for 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 or your
ignition key 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 2-9for
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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4. Slide the cover rearward and then lift up on
the passenger’s side of the cargo cover. Then
have another person lift the driver’s side of the
cargo cover.
5. Reverse Steps 1 through 4 to reinstall the
cargo cover.
Emergency Cargo Cover Release
Handle
Notice:Using the emergency cargo cover release
handle as a tie-down or anchor point when securing
items in the cargo area may damage it. Use the
emergency cargo cover release handle only to help
you open the cargo cover.
Your vehicle has a glow-in-the-dark emergency cargo
cover release handle located in the cargo area on
the driver’s side of the vehicle. This handle will glow
following exposure to light. Pull the release handle up to
open the cargo cover from the inside.
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Cargo Area Rails
Your vehicle has side and lower cargo area rails in the
cargo area of your vehicle. The cargo area rails can
be used to attach additional storage items such as the
side-saddle storage system and cargo net system.
SeeCargo Net System on page 2-36andSide-Saddle
Storage on page 2-37for more information.
Cargo Tie Downs
There may be are
four cargo tie downs
in the rear cargo area.
Use the cargo tie downs to secure cargo in the cargo
storage area.
Cargo Cover Storage System
Your vehicle may have a cargo cover storage system.
To use the cargo area storage system, do the following:
1. Place the storage bag over the cargo cover and
secure the closure before removing any fasteners.
2. Remove the fasteners.
3. Install the support bar with the included pins.
4. With the assistance of another person, grasp the
handles on the storage bag, slide rearward, and lift.
5. Hang the entire assembly by the included support
bar with the forward edge of the cargo cover
pointing up on the pre-installed support brackets.
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Cargo Net System
Your vehicle may have cargo netting to help keep items
in your tailgate from moving around.
To use the cargo net system do the following:
1. Assemble the telescoping crossbar by attaching the
rod to the base.2. Attach the telescoping crossbar to the upper bed
rails in your tailgate by pushing in the base and
sliding rearward.
3. Attach the straight side of the cargo tie down into
the telescoping crossbar and the rounded side to
the netting.
4. Arrange the netting and telescoping crossbar into
the pattern to best suit your storage needs.
Be sure to load items in the cargo area according to the
proper load limits. SeeLoading Your Vehicle on
page 4-31for more information.
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Side-Saddle Storage
Your vehicle may have a side-saddle storage system to
store items on either side of the rear cargo area. For
more information on this feature, see your dealer.
Convertible Top
Roof Tonneau
Your vehicle has a roof tonneau that is raised or
lowered along with the convertible top using the
convertible top switch located on the center console
switchbank. See “Convertible Top Operation” following
in this section for more information.
If you are unable to raise or lower your roof tonneau
using the convertible top switch, verify that the
cargo cover is closed. The roof tonneau will not raise or
lower if the cargo cover is open. SeeCargo Cover on
page 2-32and for more information. There will also be a
message displayed on the on the Driver Information
Center (DIC). SeeDIC Warnings and Messages
on page 3-45for more information on possible DIC
messages and how to clear them from the display.
If the cargo area is closed and you still cannot operate
the roof tonneau, check to see if a fuse is blown.
SeeFuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5-82for more
information.
Contact your dealer if you are still unable to operate the
roof tonneau.
You may need to raise the roof tonneau manually in the
event of a power loss. See “Convertible Top Operation”
for instructions.
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Convertible Top Operation
Notice:If you operate the convertible top switch
continuously while the ignition is in ACCESSORY,
the battery will drain and you might not be able
to start your vehicle. Do not use the convertible top
switch for extended periods of time when the
ignition is in ACCESSORY.
The ignition must be in RUN or ACCESSORY and your
foot must be on the brake in order to raise or lower
the convertible top. The cargo cover must also be closed
for the convertible top to work properly.
Operate the convertible top by pressing the convertible
top switch located on the console switchback. See
Center Console Switchbank on page 3-16for more
information on location.
{CAUTION:
Moving parts of the convertible top can be
dangerous. People can be injured by the
convertible top and its mechanism. Keep
people away from your vehicle when you are
lowering or raising the top.
a(Top Open):Press and hold this symbol on
the convertible top switch to open the convertible
top. The windows will lower automatically when the top
begins to lower. Two chimes will sound when the
convertible top is fully opened.
b(Top Closed):Press and hold this symbol on
the convertible top switch to close the convertible
top. Two chimes will sound when the top is fully closed.
If you cannot raise or lower the convertible top by
using your convertible top switch, you may need to
replace the fuse. SeeFuses and Circuit Breakers
on page 5-82for more information.
If you still cannot operate your convertible top, contact
your dealer.
You may need to raise the roof tonneau and convertible
top manually in the event of a power loss. You will
need two people to lift the roof tonneau and convertible
top when using the following procedure. To manually
raise the roof tonneau and convertible top, do the
following:
1. Turn the ignition to OFF.
2. Be sure the cargo cover is closed. SeeCargo
Cover on page 2-32andRemote Keyless Entry
System Operation on page 2-5for more information.
3. Open both doors.
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4. In the area behind the seats, locate the two sets of
cables behind the carpet aps. The cables on the
driver’s side of the vehicle are located behind
the tire inator kit. The tire inator kit must be
removed to access the cables. SeeTire Inator Kit
on page 5-66for instructions on how to remove
the tire inator kit.
5. Locate the loops at the ends of the cables.
One has a red band on it, and the other has
a green band.
The cable with the green band opens the tonneau
latch, and the cable with the red band closes it.6. Using the release tool from the convertible top,
hook the tool into the green loop.
The convertible top release tool is provided when
you purchase your new SSR from the dealer.
It is stored in the glovebox.
7. Pull the green cable with the release tool upward at
a 45 degree angle until the cable is pulled tight and
the roof tonneau latch is released.
8. Repeat Steps 4 through 7 on the other side of
the vehicle.
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9. You will know the latches have been released when
the roof tonneau can be raised. If you cannot raise
the roof tonneau, repeat Steps 4 through 7 on
both sides of the vehicle until the roof tonneau can
be raised.
10. Lift up on the roof tonneau and raise it to the
upright position.11. Grasp the front panel of the convertible top and
pull up.
You will need more than one person to do this.
One person working on each side of the vehicle
is best.
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