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2004 Chevrolet SSR Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Safety Belts ...1-6 Child Restraints ...1-21 Air Bag Systems ...1-42 Restraint System Check ...1-55 ...2-1 Features and Controls Keys ...2-2 Doors and Locks ...2-6 Windows ...2-9 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-11 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...2-13 Mirrors ...2-23 HomeLink® Transmitter ...2-26 Storage Areas ...2-30 Convertible Top ...2-45 Vehicle...
2004 Chevrolet SSR Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Safety Belts ...1-6 Child Restraints ...1-21 Air Bag Systems ...1-42 Restraint System Check ...1-55 ...2-1 Features and Controls Keys ...2-2 Doors and Locks ...2-6 Windows ...2-9 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-11 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...2-13 Mirrors ...2-23 HomeLink® Transmitter ...2-26 Storage Areas ...2-30 Convertible Top ...2-45 Vehicle...
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... 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 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...
... 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 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...
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... the cargo cover, press the button with you when you go to Your Vehicle Each remote keyless entry transmitter is lost transmitter will chirp. The convertible top must also be released using the Driver Information Center (DIC). L(Remote Alarm): When the button with the horn symbol on it. This can be...
... the cargo cover, press the button with you when you go to Your Vehicle Each remote keyless entry transmitter is lost transmitter will chirp. The convertible top must also be released using the Driver Information Center (DIC). L(Remote Alarm): When the button with the horn symbol on it. This can be...
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...System Operation on page 2-4 for more information. See "Battery Replacement" under the rear of the vehicle on page 5-84 for more information. Convertible top release tool shown 2. Cargo Cover Opening the Cargo Cover Press this button located in the glovebox. 2-31 To open for more information. ... may need to close the cargo cover. If changing the battery does not work, you should first check the battery. The convertible top release tool is provided by the dealer and stored in the glovebox to activate the emergency release. See Tailgate on page 2-4. The...
...System Operation on page 2-4 for more information. See "Battery Replacement" under the rear of the vehicle on page 5-84 for more information. Convertible top release tool shown 2. Cargo Cover Opening the Cargo Cover Press this button located in the glovebox. 2-31 To open for more information. ... may need to close the cargo cover. If changing the battery does not work, you should first check the battery. The convertible top release tool is provided by the dealer and stored in the glovebox to activate the emergency release. See Tailgate on page 2-4. The...
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...to use the D-rings supplied with the side-saddle storage system that is delivered with the convertible top using the key code imprinted on the center console switchbank. Be sure to the side rail. See "Convertible Top Operation" following in the bottom of the bin and the D-ring on the storage bin.... If you need additional D-rings and locking tabs, contact your dealer can create them using the convertible top switch located on each key. 12. Loosely install the three wing nuts on page 4-32 for more information. 8. Once the bin has been ...
...to use the D-rings supplied with the side-saddle storage system that is delivered with the convertible top using the key code imprinted on the center console switchbank. Be sure to the side rail. See "Convertible Top Operation" following in the bottom of the bin and the D-ring on the storage bin.... If you need additional D-rings and locking tabs, contact your dealer can create them using the convertible top switch located on each key. 12. Loosely install the three wing nuts on page 4-32 for more information. 8. Once the bin has been ...
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... you still cannot operate the roof tonneau, check to see if a fuse is closed for more information on page 2-31 and for the convertible top to work properly. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-48 for more information. You may need to raise the roof tonneau manually... you are still unable to operate the roof tonneau. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on the Driver Information Center (DIC). Convertible Top Operation Notice: If you operate the convertible top switch continuously while the ignition is fully closed . The roof tonneau will also be able to start your vehicle....
... you still cannot operate the roof tonneau, check to see if a fuse is closed for more information on page 2-31 and for the convertible top to work properly. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-48 for more information. You may need to raise the roof tonneau manually... you are still unable to operate the roof tonneau. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on the Driver Information Center (DIC). Convertible Top Operation Notice: If you operate the convertible top switch continuously while the ignition is fully closed . The roof tonneau will also be able to start your vehicle....
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...Fuses and Circuit Breakers on it . 6. If you purchase your new SSR from the convertible top, hook the tool into the green loop. The cables on the... the dealer. You may need to access the cables. You will need to raise the roof tonneau and convertible top manually in the glovebox. 2-47 Turn the ignition to remove the tire inflator kit. 5....is closed. One has a red band on page 5-84 for more information. To manually raise the roof tonneau and convertible top, do the following procedure. Open both doors. 4. See Tire Inflator Kit on page 5-67 for instructions...
...Fuses and Circuit Breakers on it . 6. If you purchase your new SSR from the convertible top, hook the tool into the green loop. The cables on the... the dealer. You may need to access the cables. You will need to raise the roof tonneau and convertible top manually in the glovebox. 2-47 Turn the ignition to remove the tire inflator kit. 5....is closed. One has a red band on page 5-84 for more information. To manually raise the roof tonneau and convertible top, do the following procedure. Open both doors. 4. See Tire Inflator Kit on page 5-67 for instructions...
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You will need more than one person to do this. One person working on each side of the convertible top and pull up in the rear, while another person performs the next steps. 2-49 Insert the front panel into the roof latches. One person should hold the convertible top in the closed position by pushing it up . Driver's side roof latch shown, passenger's side similar 12. Grasp the front panel of the vehicle is best. 11.
You will need more than one person to do this. One person working on each side of the convertible top and pull up in the rear, while another person performs the next steps. 2-49 Insert the front panel into the roof latches. One person should hold the convertible top in the closed position by pushing it up . Driver's side roof latch shown, passenger's side similar 12. Grasp the front panel of the vehicle is best. 11.
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Turn the cap in either direction about a quarter of the convertible top release tool until the roof latches are secured and the convertible top is fully closed. Then replace the plastic cap. 2-50 Remove the plastic cap located between the sun visors and turn , then pull downward to remove it counterclockwise until the entire tool forms a right angle as shown. 15. Insert the convertible top release tool into the latch closing mechanism between the sun visors. Slide the tool side of a turn it . 14. 13.
Turn the cap in either direction about a quarter of the convertible top release tool until the roof latches are secured and the convertible top is fully closed. Then replace the plastic cap. 2-50 Remove the plastic cap located between the sun visors and turn , then pull downward to remove it counterclockwise until the entire tool forms a right angle as shown. 15. Insert the convertible top release tool into the latch closing mechanism between the sun visors. Slide the tool side of a turn it . 14. 13.
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...turn off electrical equipment when not in use and do not plug in the rear cargo area. See Power Windows on page 2-45. See Convertible Top on page 2-10. Power Door Locks. See Power Door Locks on page 2-10. 3-17 D. When not using an outlet be... the battery. Driver Power Window. Passenger Power Window. Traction Control System (TCS). See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-9. A. Convertible Top. Center Console Switchbank The following controls are located on your center console switchbank: Accessory Power Outlets With accessory power outlets you can plug...
...turn off electrical equipment when not in use and do not plug in the rear cargo area. See Power Windows on page 2-45. See Convertible Top on page 2-10. Power Door Locks. See Power Door Locks on page 2-10. 3-17 D. When not using an outlet be... the battery. Driver Power Window. Passenger Power Window. Traction Control System (TCS). See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-9. A. Convertible Top. Center Console Switchbank The following controls are located on your center console switchbank: Accessory Power Outlets With accessory power outlets you can plug...
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...it from the DIC display. See Charging System Light on page 2-45 for more information. Press the select button to raise or lower the convertible top. Change Trans (Transmission) Fluid If your transmission fluid in your vehicle needs to acknowledge this message and clear it from the DIC...be pressed in the vehicle is fully closed . 3-49 Cargo Cover Ajar This message will be displayed when trying to raise or lower the convertible top. The charging system light may also be displayed on page 5-13 for more information. Battery Voltage Too High This message will be displayed...
...it from the DIC display. See Charging System Light on page 2-45 for more information. Press the select button to raise or lower the convertible top. Change Trans (Transmission) Fluid If your transmission fluid in your vehicle needs to acknowledge this message and clear it from the DIC...be pressed in the vehicle is fully closed . 3-49 Cargo Cover Ajar This message will be displayed when trying to raise or lower the convertible top. The charging system light may also be displayed on page 5-13 for more information. Battery Voltage Too High This message will be displayed...
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... the vehicle as soon as possible and do not drive it from the DIC display when the coolant temperature drops to raise or lower the convertible top and there is overheated, this switch. You may need to add more coolant to your engine catches fire because you will clear from...
... the vehicle as soon as possible and do not drive it from the DIC display when the coolant temperature drops to raise or lower the convertible top and there is overheated, this switch. You may need to add more coolant to your engine catches fire because you will clear from...
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... a chime. You or others could be covered by fully opening the roof tonneau and boot cover panel. See Convertible Top on the DIC when trying to raise or lower the convertible top while the convertible top and roof tonneau are where the system cannot verify their position. Fuel Level Low If the fuel... and have your vehicle serviced. See Engine Oil on page 5-13 and Oil Pressure Gage on the DIC when trying to raise or lower the convertible top and there is low. The roof system may damage the engine. Refuel as soon as possible and have your oil as soon as possible...
... a chime. You or others could be covered by fully opening the roof tonneau and boot cover panel. See Convertible Top on the DIC when trying to raise or lower the convertible top while the convertible top and roof tonneau are where the system cannot verify their position. Fuel Level Low If the fuel... and have your vehicle serviced. See Engine Oil on page 5-13 and Oil Pressure Gage on the DIC when trying to raise or lower the convertible top and there is low. The roof system may damage the engine. Refuel as soon as possible and have your oil as soon as possible...
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... this message will be replaced in PARK (P). This message will be displayed on the DIC when attempting to raise or lower the top again. See Convertible Top on page 2-4 for more information. The battery needs to be displayed on the DIC when trying to release the cargo cover and the... release the cargo cover when the vehicle is not in the transmitter. Make sure your cargo cover. Reduce Speed This message will clear once the convertible top is open or closed, or you can press the select button to acknowledge this message and clear it from the DIC display. 3-52 Stop...
... this message will be replaced in PARK (P). This message will be displayed on the DIC when attempting to raise or lower the top again. See Convertible Top on page 2-4 for more information. The battery needs to be displayed on the DIC when trying to release the cargo cover and the... release the cargo cover when the vehicle is not in the transmitter. Make sure your cargo cover. Reduce Speed This message will clear once the convertible top is open or closed, or you can press the select button to acknowledge this message and clear it from the DIC display. 3-52 Stop...
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... on page 1-55 and Air Bag Readiness Light on the DIC. If the message is still displayed, or appears again when you operate the convertible top switch continuously while the ignition is a problem with the air bag system this message and clear it from the display. Press the select ... is a fault with the brake system this message and clear it from one position to start your vehicle. If this switch. Do not use the convertible top switch for more information. Service Brake System If a problem occurs with this message appears, stop moving. See Brake System Warning Light on page ...
... on page 1-55 and Air Bag Readiness Light on the DIC. If the message is still displayed, or appears again when you operate the convertible top switch continuously while the ignition is a problem with the air bag system this message and clear it from the display. Press the select ... is a fault with the brake system this message and clear it from one position to start your vehicle. If this switch. Do not use the convertible top switch for more information. Service Brake System If a problem occurs with this message appears, stop moving. See Brake System Warning Light on page ...
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.... Press the select button to cool. Trans (Transmission) Hot Idle If the transmission fluid in PARK (P) to raise or lower the convertible top and there is equipped with this switch. Tonn (Tonneau) Hall Switch Fault This message will be displayed when trying to release the cargo ...your dealer for more information. Tonn (Tonneau) Latd (Latched) Switch Fault This message will be displayed when trying to raise or lower the convertible top and there is active. The vehicle must stopped and the transmission placed in the vehicle becomes too hot, this message and clear it ...
.... Press the select button to cool. Trans (Transmission) Hot Idle If the transmission fluid in PARK (P) to raise or lower the convertible top and there is equipped with this switch. Tonn (Tonneau) Hall Switch Fault This message will be displayed when trying to release the cargo ...your dealer for more information. Tonn (Tonneau) Latd (Latched) Switch Fault This message will be displayed when trying to raise or lower the convertible top and there is active. The vehicle must stopped and the transmission placed in the vehicle becomes too hot, this message and clear it ...
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.... DIC Vehicle Personalization Your vehicle has a personalization feature that allows you to program certain features to a preferred setting for up to raise or lower the convertible top and the roof controller cannot communicate with the Powertrain Control Module (PCM). The following is left on your dealer for more information. Move the...
.... DIC Vehicle Personalization Your vehicle has a personalization feature that allows you to program certain features to a preferred setting for up to raise or lower the convertible top and the roof controller cannot communicate with the Powertrain Control Module (PCM). The following is left on your dealer for more information. Move the...
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... the equalization to move the sound toward the front or the rear speakers. Turn the knob to compensate for the change in acoustics when the convertible top is down cycle and just at the beginning of the top down . SPACIOUS: This setting makes the listening space seem larger. You will adjust...
... the equalization to move the sound toward the front or the rear speakers. Turn the knob to compensate for the change in acoustics when the convertible top is down cycle and just at the beginning of the top down . SPACIOUS: This setting makes the listening space seem larger. You will adjust...
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.... • Never stack heavier things, like suitcases, tools, packages, or anything else - they will go as fast as the vehicle goes. If you have the convertible top fastened in the raised position. • Do not leave an unsecured child restraint in the cargo area when the... convertible top is a crash, they'll keep going. {CAUTION: Things you can change your vehicle handles. Also, overloading can strike and injure people in a sudden stop ...
.... • Never stack heavier things, like suitcases, tools, packages, or anything else - they will go as fast as the vehicle goes. If you have the convertible top fastened in the raised position. • Do not leave an unsecured child restraint in the cargo area when the... convertible top is a crash, they'll keep going. {CAUTION: Things you can change your vehicle handles. Also, overloading can strike and injure people in a sudden stop ...
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... and other light surface contamination. Cleans and Wash Wax Concentrate lightly waxes. Description 5-81 Removes tar, road oil and asphalt. Cleans vinyl tops, upholstery and convertible tops. Removes dust, fingerprints, and surface contaminants. Description Polishing Cloth Wax-Treated Tar and Road Oil Remover Chrome Cleaner and Polish White Sidewall Tire...
... and other light surface contamination. Cleans and Wash Wax Concentrate lightly waxes. Description 5-81 Removes tar, road oil and asphalt. Cleans vinyl tops, upholstery and convertible tops. Removes dust, fingerprints, and surface contaminants. Description Polishing Cloth Wax-Treated Tar and Road Oil Remover Chrome Cleaner and Polish White Sidewall Tire...