battery CHEVROLET SSR 2006 1.G Owner's Guide

Notice:If the jumper cables are connected or
removed in the wrong order, electrical shorting may
occur and damage the vehicle. The repairs would
not be covered by your warranty. Always connect
and remove the jumper cables in the correct
order, making sure that the cables do not touch
each other or other metal.
A. Dead Battery or Remote Positive (+) Terminal
B. Good Battery or Remote Positive (+) and Remote
Negative (−) Terminals
C. Heavy, Unpainted Metal Engine Part or Remote
Negative (−) Terminal (GND)To disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles, do
the following:
1. Disconnect the black negative (−) cable from the
vehicle that had the dead battery.
2. Disconnect the black negative (−) cable from the
vehicle with the good battery.
3. Disconnect the red positive (+) cable from the
vehicle with the good battery.
4. Disconnect the red positive (+) cable from the
other vehicle.
5. Return the remote positive (+) terminal cover to its
original position.
Jumper Cable Removal
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Relays Usage
42 Powertrain
43 Starter
44 Fuel Pump
45 Cargo Cover Release
46 Windshield Washer
47 Headlamp Driver Module (HDM)
48 Fog Lamps
49 High Beam Headlamps
50 Horn
51 Air Conditioning
Miscellaneous Usage
52 Instrument Panel Battery
Relay Center
There is a relay center located in the area where the
convertible top is stored when it is open. To access the
relay center, do the following:
1. Open the convertible top until the roof tonneau and
the boot cover panel are upright so that you can
reach into the convertible top storage area as
shown. SeeLowering the Convertible Top on
page 2-47for more information.
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Roadside Assistance Program
As the owner of a new Chevrolet vehicle, you are
automatically enrolled in the Chevrolet Roadside
Assistance program. This value-added service is
intended to provide you with peace of mind as you drive
in the city or travel the open road. Call Chevrolet’s
Roadside Assistance at1-800-CHEV-USA,
(1-800-243-8872)24 hours a day, 365 days a year to
speak with a Chevrolet Roadside Assistance
representative.
We will provide the following services during the
Bumper-to-Bumper warranty period, at no expense
to you:
•Fuel Delivery:Delivery of enough fuel
($5 maximum) for the customer to get to the
nearest service station.
•Lock-out Service (identication required):
Replacement keys or locksmith service will
be covered at no charge if you are unable to gain
entry into your vehicle. Delivery of the replacement
key will be covered within 10 miles (16 km).
•Emergency Tow:Tow to the nearest dealership for
warranty service or in the event of a
vehicle-disabling accident. Assistance provided
when the vehicle is mired in sand, mud, or snow.
•Flat Tire Change:Installation of a spare tire will be
covered at no charge. The customer is responsible
for the repair or replacement of the tire if not
covered by a warrantable failure.
•Jump Start:No-start occurrences which require a
battery jump start will be covered at no charge.
•Dealer Locator Service
In many instances, mechanical failures are covered
under Chevrolet’s Bumper-to-Bumper warranty.
However, when other services are utilized, our Roadside
Assistance Representatives will explain any payment
obligations you might incur.
For prompt and efficient assistance when calling, please
provide the following to the Roadside Assistance
Representative:
•Your name, home address, and home
telephone number.
•Telephone number of your location.
•Location of the vehicle.
•Model, year, color, and license plate number.
•Mileage, Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), and
delivery date of the vehicle.
•Description of the problem.
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Automatic Transmission
Fluid..........................................................5-20
Operation...................................................2-19
Auxiliary Gage Package...................................3-40
B
Battery..........................................................5-36
Run-Down Protection...................................3-18
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.........................4-21
Brake
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)........................ 4-7
Emergencies................................................ 4-9
Parking......................................................2-23
System Warning Light..................................3-30
Brakes..........................................................5-32
Braking........................................................... 4-6
Braking in Emergencies..................................... 4-9
Break-In, New Vehicle.....................................2-15
Bulb Replacement...........................................5-43
Back-Up Lamps...........................................5-48
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and
Parking Lamps.........................................5-45
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-44
Headlamp Aiming........................................5-43
Headlamps.................................................5-44Bulb Replacement (cont.)
Replacement Bulbs......................................5-48
Taillamps, Turn Signal, and Stoplamps............5-47
Buying New Tires...........................................5-60
C
California Fuel.................................................. 5-6
California Proposition 65 Warning....................... 5-3
Canadian Owners................................................ ii
Capacities and Specifications............................5-95
Carbon Monoxide...................2-10, 2-26, 4-24, 4-35
Care of
Safety Belts................................................5-79
Your CD Player...........................................3-86
Your CDs ...................................................3-86
Cargo Cover..................................................2-35
Cargo Management System.............................2-45
Cargo Net System..........................................2-40
Center Console Storage Area...........................2-35
Center Console Switchbank..............................3-19
Chains, Tire...................................................5-66
Charging System Light....................................3-30
Check
Engine Light...............................................3-33
Gages Warning Light...................................3-38
Checking Things Under the Hood......................5-10
Chemical Paint Spotting...................................5-83
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Door
Locks.......................................................... 2-8
Power Door Locks......................................... 2-9
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.............2-10
Driver
Position, Safety Belt.....................................1-12
Driver Information Center (DIC).........................3-42
DIC Controls and Displays............................3-42
DIC Vehicle Personalization..........................3-52
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-45
Driving
At Night.....................................................4-16
City...........................................................4-19
Defensive..................................................... 4-2
Drunken....................................................... 4-3
Freeway.....................................................4-20
Hill and Mountain Roads..............................4-22
In Rain and on Wet Roads...........................4-17
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out.................4-28
Winter........................................................4-24
E
Electrical System
Add-On Equipment......................................5-86
Engine Compartment Fuse Block...................5-90
Floor Console Fuse Block.............................5-87Electrical System (cont.)
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...........................5-86
Headlamps.................................................5-86
Power Windows and Other Power Options......5-86
Relay Center..............................................5-92
Windshield Wiper Fuses...............................5-86
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter.........................................5-18
Battery.......................................................5-36
Change Engine Oil Light...............................3-37
Check and Service Engine Soon Light............3-33
Coolant......................................................5-24
Coolant Temperature Gage...........................3-32
Cover........................................................5-18
Engine Compartment Overview......................5-12
Exhaust.....................................................2-26
Oil .............................................................5-13
Oil Life System...........................................5-16
Overheating................................................5-27
Reduced Power Light...................................3-38
Speed Limiter.............................................3-27
Starting......................................................2-17
Event Data Recorders (EDR)............................. 7-9
Exit Lighting...................................................3-17
Extender, Safety Belt.......................................1-19
Exterior Lamps...............................................3-13
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Headlamps (cont.)
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and
Parking Lamps.........................................5-45
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-44
High/Low Beam Changer................................ 3-8
On Reminder..............................................3-14
Heated Seats................................................... 1-4
Heater...........................................................3-21
Highbeam On Light.........................................3-38
Highway Hypnosis...........................................4-21
Hill and Mountain Roads..................................4-22
Hood
Checking Things Under................................5-10
Release.....................................................5-11
Horn............................................................... 3-6
How to Use This Manual...................................... ii
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly...................1-12
Hydraulic Clutch.............................................5-23
I
Ignition Positions.............................................2-16
Infants and Young Children, Restraints...............1-23
Inflation - Tire Pressure...................................5-57
Inflator Kit, Tire...............................................5-68
Instrument Panel
Overview..................................................... 3-4
Storage Area..............................................2-34Instrument Panel (I/P)
Brightness..................................................3-17
Cluster.......................................................3-25
Integrated Windshield Antenna..........................3-86
Interior Lamps................................................3-17
J
Jump Starting.................................................5-37
K
Keyless Entry System....................................... 2-5
Keys............................................................... 2-3
L
Labeling, Tire Sidewall.....................................5-52
Lamps
Battery Run-Down Protection.........................3-18
Exterior......................................................3-13
Fog ...........................................................3-16
Interior.......................................................3-17
Map ..........................................................3-18
LATCH System
Child Restraints...........................................1-30
Latches, Seatback............................................ 1-6
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