towing CHEVROLET SSR 2005 1.G Owner's Manual

(d)Visually inspect wiper blades for wear or cracking.
Replace blade inserts that appear worn or damaged
or that streak or miss areas of the windshield.
(e)Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your
belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages
are working properly. Look for any other loose or
damaged safety belt system parts. If you see anything
that might keep a safety belt system from doing its
job, have it repaired. Have any torn or frayed safety belts
replaced. Also look for any opened or broken airbag
coverings, and have them repaired or replaced.
(The airbag system does not need regular maintenance.)
(f)Lubricate all key lock cylinders, all body door and
fuel door hinges, latches and locks, including glove box
and console doors, hood assembly, secondary latch,
pivots, spring anchor, release pawl and any moving seat
hardware. More frequent lubrication may be required
when exposed to a corrosive environment. Applying
silicone grease on weatherstrips with a clean cloth will
make them last longer, seal better and not stick or
squeak.
(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. This service
can be complex; you should have your dealer perform
this service. See Engine Coolant on page 5-26for
what to use. Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser,
pressure cap and ller neck. Pressure test the cooling
system and pressure cap.
(j)If you drive regularly under dusty conditions, inspect
the lter at each engine oil change.
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.
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Power
Accessory Outlets........................................3-18
Door Locks.................................................2-10
Electrical System.........................................5-84
Reduced Engine Light..................................3-38
Retained Accessory (RAP)............................2-17
Seat............................................................ 1-2
Steering Fluid.............................................5-33
Windows....................................................2-12
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.................2-10
Programming the HomeLink
®Transmitter...........2-31
Q
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts.........1-11
R
Radios..........................................................3-58
Care of Your CD Player...............................3-83
Care of Your CDs........................................3-83
Radio with CD............................................3-59
Radio with Six-Disc CD................................3-71
Setting the Time..........................................3-59
Theft-Deterrent............................................3-82
Understanding Reception..............................3-83
Raising the Convertible Top..............................2-54Rear Axle......................................................5-43
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming Rearview
Mirror with HomeLink
®.................................2-28
Rearview Mirrors.............................................2-28
Reclining Seatbacks.......................................... 1-4
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.................6-12
Recreational Vehicle Towing.............................4-34
Reduced Engine Power Light............................3-38
Remote Keyless Entry System............................ 2-5
Remote Keyless Entry System, Operation............ 2-6
Replacement Bulbs.........................................5-49
Reporting Safety Defects
Canadian Government..................................7-11
General Motors...........................................7-11
United States Government............................7-11
Restraint System Check
Checking Your Restraint Systems...................1-51
Replacing Restraint System Parts
After a Crash..........................................1-52
Restraint Systems
Checking....................................................1-51
Replacing Parts...........................................1-52
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)......................2-17
Roadside
Assistance Program....................................... 7-6
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out....................4-28
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked.......2-27
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T
Tachometer....................................................3-26
Tailgate.........................................................2-11
Taillamps.......................................................5-48
TCS Warning Light..........................................3-31
Theater Dimming............................................3-17
Theft-Deterrent, Radio.....................................3-82
Theft-Deterrent Systems...................................2-13
Content Theft-Deterrent................................2-13
Passlock
®...................................................2-15
Tilt Wheel........................................................ 3-6
Tires.............................................................5-52
Air Compressor...........................................5-70
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels,
Cleaning.................................................5-79
Buying New Tires........................................5-61
Chains.......................................................5-66
Cleaning....................................................5-80
If a Tire Goes Flat.......................................5-66
Ination -- Tire Pressure...............................5-58
Inspection and Rotation................................5-60
Tire Inator Kit............................................5-68
Tire Sidewall Labelling..................................5-53
Tire Terminology and Denitions....................5-55
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.........................5-62
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance.................5-63
Wheel Replacement.....................................5-63Tires (cont.)
When It Is Time for New Tires......................5-60
Top Strap......................................................1-28
Top Strap Anchor Location...............................1-29
Towing
Recreational Vehicle.....................................4-34
Towing a Trailer..........................................4-35
Your Vehicle...............................................4-34
Traction
Control System (TCS).................................... 4-8
Control System Warning Light.......................3-31
Trailer
Recommendations.......................................4-35
Transmission
Fluid, Automatic...........................................5-21
Fluid, Manual..............................................5-24
Transmission Operation, Automatic....................2-19
Transmission Operation, Manual........................2-21
Trip Odometer................................................3-25
Turn and Lane-Change Signals.......................... 3-7
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever........................... 3-6
U
Understanding Radio Reception........................3-83
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................5-62
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