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Keys {CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. The children or others could be badly injured or even killed. Do not leave the keys in a vehicle with children. 2-3

Section	Page
2005 Chevrolet SSR BookTOC	1
Seats and Restraint Systems	7
Front Seats	8
Power Seats	8
Heated Seats	10
Reclining Seatbacks	10
Seatback Latches	12
Safety Belts	12
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone	12
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts	17
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	18
Driver Position	18
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	24
Passenger Position	25
Safety Belt Extender	25
Child Restraints	25
Older Children	25
Infants and Young Children	28
Child Restraint Systems	30
Top Strap	34
Top Strap Anchor Location	35
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System)	36
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System	38
Securing a Child Restraint in the Passenger Seat Position	40
Airbag System	44
Where Are the Airbags?	47
When Should an Airbag Inflate?	49
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?	51
How Does an Airbag Restrain?	51
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates?	52
Airbag Off Switch	53
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	57
Restraint System Check	57
Checking Your Restraint Systems	57
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	58
Features and Controls	59
Keys	61
Remote Keyless Entry System	63
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation	64
Doors and Locks	67
Door Locks	67
Power Door Locks	68
Programmable Automatic Door Locks	68
Tailgate	69
Windows	69
Power Windows	70
Sun Visors	71
Theft-Deterrent Systems	71
Content Theft-Deterrent	71
Passlock®	73
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle	73
New Vehicle Break-In	73
Ignition Positions	74
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	75
Starting Your Engine	75
Automatic Transmission Operation	77
Manual Transmission Operation	79
Parking Brake	81
Shifting Into Park (P) (Automatic Transmission)	82
Shifting Out of Park (P) (Automatic Transmission)	83
Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission)	83
Parking Over Things That Burn	84
Engine Exhaust	84
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked	85
Mirrors	86
Manual Rearview Mirror	86
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with HomeLink®	86
Outside Power Heated Mirrors	87
Outside Convex Mirror	87
Outside Automatic Dimming Heated Mirror	88
HomeLink® Transmitter	88
HomeLink®	88
Programming the HomeLink®	89
Storage Areas	93
Glove Box	93
Cupholder(s)	93
Instrument Panel Storage Area	93
Center Console Storage Area	93
Map Pocket	93
Cargo Cover	94
Cargo Tie Downs	97
Floor Tracks	98
Cargo Net System	100
Side-Saddle Storage	105
Convertible Top	109
Lowering the Convertible Top	111
Raising the Convertible Top	112
Vehicle Personalization	117
Memory Seat	117
Instrument Panel	119
Instrument Panel Overview	122
Hazard Warning Flashers	123
Other Warning Devices	123
Horn	124
Tilt Wheel	124
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	124
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	125
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	126
Flash-to-Pass	126
Windshield Wipers	126
Windshield Washer	127
Cruise Control	127
Exterior Lamps	130
Headlamps on Reminder	131
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)	132
Automatic Headlamp System	132
Fog Lamps	133
Interior Lamps	134
Instrument Panel Brightness	134
Theater Dimming	135
Exit Lighting	135
Perimeter Lighting	135
Map Lamps	135
Battery Run-Down Protection	135
Center Console Switchbank	136
Accessory Power Outlets	136
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter	137
Climate Controls	138
Climate Control System	138
Outlet Adjustment	140
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators	141
Instrument Panel Cluster	142
Speedometer and Odometer	143
Trip Odometer	143
Tachometer	144
Engine Speed Limiter	144
Safety Belt Reminder Light	144
Airbag Readiness Light	145
Airbag Off Light	146
Charging System Light	147
Brake System Warning Light	148
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light	149
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light (Automatic Transmission)	149
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage	150
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	150
Oil Pressure Gage	154
Change Engine Oil Light	155
Security Light	155
Cruise Control Light	155
Reduced Engine Power Light	156
Highbeam On Light	156
Check Gages Warning Light	156
Fuel Gage	157
Auxiliary Gage Package	158
Driver Information Center (DIC)	160
DIC Controls and Displays	160
DIC Warnings and Messages	163
DIC Vehicle Personalization	170
Audio System(s)	176
Setting the Time	177
Radio with CD	177
Radio with Six-Disc CD	189
Theft-Deterrent Feature	200
Audio Steering Wheel Controls	200
Radio Reception	201
Care of Your CDs	201
Care of Your CD Player	201
Integrated Windshield Antenna	201
Driving Your Vehicle	203
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle	204
Defensive Driving	204
Drunken Driving	205
Control of a Vehicle	207
Braking	208
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)	208
Braking in Emergencies	210
Traction Control System (TCS) (Automatic Transmission)	210
Steering	212
Off-Road Recovery	214
Passing	214
Loss of Control	215
Driving at Night	217
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	218
City Driving	221
Freeway Driving	222
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	223
Highway Hypnosis	223
Hill and Mountain Roads	224
Winter Driving	226
If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	230
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out	230
Loading Your Vehicle	231
Towing	236
Towing Your Vehicle	236
Recreational Vehicle Towing	236
Trailer Recommendations	237
Towing a Trailer	237
Service and Appearance Care	251
Service	253
Doing Your Own Service Work	254
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle	255
Fuel	255
Gasoline Octane	255
Gasoline Specifications	255
California Fuel	256
Additives	256
Fuels in Foreign Countries	257
Filling Your Tank	258
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	260
Checking Things Under the Hood	260
Hood Release	261
Engine Compartment Overview	262
Engine Oil	263
Engine Oil Life System	266
Engine Cover	268
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	269
Automatic Transmission Fluid	271
Manual Transmission Fluid	274
Hydraulic Clutch	275
Engine Coolant	276
Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap	278
Engine Overheating	278
Cooling System	280
Power Steering Fluid	283
Windshield Washer Fluid	284
Brakes	285
Battery	288
Jump Starting	288
Rear Axle	293
Headlamp Aiming	294
Bulb Replacement	294
Halogen Bulbs	294
Headlamps	294
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Parking Lamps	296
Taillamps	298
Back-Up Lamps	299
Replacement Bulbs	299
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	300
Tires	302
Tire Sidewall Labelling	303
Tire Terminology and Definitions	305
Inflation - Tire Pressure	308
Tire Inspection and Rotation	310
When It Is Time for New Tires	310
Buying New Tires	311
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	312
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	313
Wheel Replacement	313
Tire Chains	316
If a Tire Goes Flat	316
Tire Inflator Kit	318
Air Compressor	320
Appearance Care	324
Fabric/Carpet	324
Vinyl	326
Leather	326
Instrument Panel	326
Interior Plastic Components	326
Glass Surfaces	326
Care of Safety Belts	327
Weatherstrips	327
Washing Your Vehicle	327
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses	328
Finish Care	328
Windshield and Wiper Blades	329
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels	329
Tires	330
Sheet Metal Damage	330
Finish Damage	330
Underbody Maintenance	331
Chemical Paint Spotting	331
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials	331
Vehicle Identification	332
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	332
Service Parts Identification Label	333
Electrical System	333
Add-On Electrical Equipment	333
Headlamps	333
Windshield Wiper Fuses	334
Power Windows and Other Power Options	334
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	334
Floor Console Fuse Block	335
Engine Compartment Fuse Block	338
Relay Center	341
Capacities and Specifications	343
Maintenance Schedule	345
Maintenance Schedule	346
Introduction	346
Maintenance Requirements	346
Your Vehicle and the Environment	346
Using Your Maintenance Schedule	347
Scheduled Maintenance	348
Additional Required Services	350
Maintenance Footnotes	351
Owner Checks and Services	352
At Each Fuel Fill	353
At Least Once a Month	353
At Least Once a Year	353
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	356
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts	358
Maintenance Record	359
Customer Assistance and Information	363
Customer Assistance and Information	364
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	364
Online Owner Center	366
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	366
Customer Assistance Offices	366
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program	368
Roadside Assistance Program	368
Courtesy Transportation	370
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders	372
Reporting Safety Defects	373
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	373
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	373
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	373
Service Publications Ordering Information	374