towing CHEVROLET SSR 2004 1.G Owner's Manual

If No Steam Is Coming From Your
Engine
If you get an engine overheat warning but see or hear
no steam, the problem may not be too serious.
Sometimes the engine can get a little too hot when you:
Climb a long hill on a hot day.
Stop after high-speed driving.
Idle for long periods in traffic.
Tow a trailer. See “Driving on Grades” under
Towing a Trailer on page 4-39.
If you get the overheat warning with no sign of steam,
try this for a minute or so:
1. In heavy traffic, let the engine idle in NEUTRAL (N)
while stopped. If it is safe to do so, pull off the road,
shift to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) and let the
engine idle.
2. Turn on your heater to full hot at the highest fan
speed and open the window as necessary.If you no longer have the overheat warning, you can
drive. Just to be safe, drive slower for about 10 minutes.
If the warning doesn’t come back on, you can drive
normally.
If the warning continues, pull over, stop, and park your
vehicle right away.
If there’s still no sign of steam, idle the engine for
three minutes while you’re parked. If you still have
the warning, turn off the engine and get everyone out of
the vehicle until it cools down.
You may decide not to lift the hood but to get service
help right away.
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(g)A uid loss in any vehicle system could indicate a
problem. Have the system inspected and repaired
and the uid level checked. Add uid if needed.
(h)Change automatic transmission uid and lter if the
vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these
conditions:
In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature
regularly reaches 90°F (32°C) or higher.
In hilly or mountainous terrain.
When doing frequent trailer towing.
Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery
service.
(i)Drain, ush and rell cooling system. See Engine
Coolant on page 5-23for what to use. Inspect hoses.
Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and ller neck.
Pressure test the cooling system and pressure cap.Owner Checks and Services
These owner checks and services should be performed
at the intervals specied to help ensure the safety,
dependability and emission control performance of your
vehicle. Your GM Goodwrench dealer can assist you
with these checks and services.
Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once.
Whenever any uids or lubricants are added to your
vehicle, make sure they are the proper ones, as shown
inRecommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-13.
At Each Fuel Fill
It is important to perform these underhood checks at
each fuel ll.
Engine Oil Level Check
Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if
necessary. SeeEngine Oil on page 5-13for further
details.
Notice:It is important to check your oil regularly
and keep it at the proper level. Failure to keep your
engine oil at the proper level can cause damage
to your engine not covered by your warranty.
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Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required Services........................... 6-6
At Each Fuel Fill........................................... 6-9
At Least Once a Month................................6-10
At Least Once a Year..................................6-10
Introduction.................................................. 6-2
Maintenance Footnotes.................................. 6-8
Maintenance Record....................................6-17
Maintenance Requirements............................. 6-2
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts.........6-15
Owner Checks and Services........................... 6-9
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.............6-13
Scheduled Maintenance................................. 6-4
Using Your................................................... 6-3
Your Vehicle and the Environment................... 6-2
Maintenance When Trailer Towing.....................4-51
Making Turns.................................................4-49
Malfunction Indicator Light................................3-32
Manually Open Tonneau..................................3-51
Map Pocket...................................................2-30
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle............... 2-5
Memory Seat.................................................2-52
Message
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-48Mexico, Central America and Caribbean
Islands/Countries (Except Puerto Rico and
U.S. Virgin Islands) – Customer Assistance....... 7-5
Mirrors
Automatic Dimming Rearview with HomeLink
®. . . 2-23
Manual Rearview Mirror................................2-23
Outside Automatic Dimming Heated Mirror......2-25
Outside Convex Mirror.................................2-25
Outside Power Heated Mirrors.......................2-24
Mode Knob....................................................3-20
MyGMLink.com................................................ 7-4
N
New Vehicle Break-In......................................2-13
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts............6-15
O
Odometer......................................................3-25
Odometer, Trip...............................................3-25
Off-Road Recovery..........................................4-13
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Q
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts.........1-11
R
Radio Data System (RDS).......................3-65, 3-75
Radio Messages.............................................3-68
Radios..........................................................3-61
Care of Your CD Player...............................3-87
Care of Your CDs........................................3-87
Radio with CD............................................3-62
Radio with Six-Disc CD................................3-71
Setting the Time..........................................3-61
Theft-Deterrent............................................3-85
Understanding Reception..............................3-87
RDS Messages......................................3-67, 3-77
Rear Axle......................................................5-43
Rear Window Defogger....................................3-22
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with
HomeLink
®.................................................2-23
Rearview Mirrors.............................................2-23
Reclining Seatbacks.......................................... 1-4
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.................6-13
Recreational Vehicle Towing.............................4-32
Reduce Speed...............................................3-52
Reduced Engine Power Light............................3-38
Relay Center..................................................5-89Remote Keyless Entry System............................ 2-3
Remote Keyless Entry System, Operation............ 2-4
Removing the Cargo Cover..............................2-32
Replacement Bulbs.........................................5-48
Replacing Brake System Parts..........................5-36
Reporting Safety Defects
Canadian Government..................................7-12
General Motors...........................................7-12
United States Government............................7-12
Reprogramming a Single HomeLink
®Button.......2-29
Resetting Defaults...........................................2-30
Restraint System Check
Checking Your Restraint Systems...................1-55
Replacing Restraint System Parts
After a Crash..........................................1-56
Restraint Systems
Checking....................................................1-55
Replacing Parts...........................................1-56
Rfa X Battery Low..........................................3-52
Roadside
Assistance Program....................................... 7-6
Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out...................4-31
Roof Ajar.......................................................3-52
Roof Cycle Timeout.........................................3-53
Roof Hall Switch Fault.....................................3-53
Roof Tonneau.................................................2-45
Routing, Engine Drive Belt...............................6-16
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked.......2-22
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Tlat (Tonneau Latch) Hall Switch Fault...............3-54
Tonn (Tonneau) Hall Switch Fault......................3-54
Tonn (Tonneau) Latd (Latched) Switch Fault.......3-54
Top Strap......................................................1-30
Top Strap Anchor Location...............................1-32
Torque Lock...................................................2-20
Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires..................4-43
Towing
Recreational Vehicle.....................................4-32
Towing a Trailer..........................................4-39
Your Vehicle...............................................4-32
Traction
Control System (TCS).................................... 4-9
Control System Warning Light.......................3-31
Traction Active................................................3-54
Trailer
Recommendations.......................................4-38
Trailer Brakes.................................................4-48
Trailer Wiring Harness.....................................4-51
Trans (Transmission) Hot Idle...........................3-54
Transmission
Fluid, Automatic...........................................5-20Transmission Operation, Automatic....................2-16
Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Case Unit
Repair Manual............................................7-13
Transportation Options...................................... 7-8
Trip Information..............................................3-46
Trip Odometer................................................3-25
Turn and Lane Change Signals.......................... 3-6
Turn Signal On...............................................3-55
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever........................... 3-5
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer..................4-49
U
Understanding Radio Reception........................3-87
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................5-61
United States – Customer Assistance.................. 7-5
Unknown Speed.............................................3-55
Using Cleaner on Fabric..................................5-75
Using HomeLink
®...........................................2-29
Using Song List Mode.....................................3-83
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