Chevrolet SSR manual

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    Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Instrument Panel Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Malfunction Indicator Lamp/ Service Engine Soon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Heated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Power Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

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    A. Climate Control V ents B. Instrument Panel Cluster C. T urn Signal/Multifunction Lever D. Exterior and Interior Lamps Control E. Driver Information Center (DIC) buttons F. Audio Steering Wheel Controls G. Storage T ray H. Audio System I. Climate Control System J. Transmission Shift Lever K. Cupholder L. Glove Box Getting to Know Y our 2 Instrume[...]

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    The instrument panel cluster includes these key features: A. T achometer B. Speedometer , Odometer , T rip Odometer , Transmission Gear Selector C. Coolant T emperature Gauge D. Fuel Gauge E. Oil Pressure Gauge F. Driver Information Center (DIC) IMPORTANT: The instrument panel cluster is designed to let you know about many important aspects of your[...]

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    Getting to Know Y our 4 Y our vehicle’s driver and passenger seats can be heated. The controls are located on the outboard side of the driv- er and passenger seats. Both the lower cushion and lower seatbacks can be heated. For the low setting, press the lower portion of the switch. For the high setting, press the upper part of the switch. T o tur[...]

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    5 control to adjust the rear of the cushion. Move the center of the control to raise or lower the seat. T o move the entire seat forward or backward, slide the seat con- trol forward or rearward. Front Passenger Seat To move the entire passenger seat for- ward or backward, slide the seat control forward or rearward and hold until the seat reaches t[...]

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    Getting to Know Y our 6 Memory Driver Seat (if equipped) Y our vehicle may be equipped with a two-driver memory function that is used to recall memory settings for the driver ’ s seating positions for two drivers. The Driver Information Center (DIC) can also be programmed to personalize addition- al functions. See the DIC section of this guide fo[...]

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    7 Interior Lighting Y our vehicle is equipped with illuminated entry and exit lighting, interior courtesy lighting and may also be equipped with inside rearview mirror-mounted front map lamps. Opening a door or pressing the UNLOCK button on your Remote Keyless Entry System transmitter turns on the interior lamps. When exiting, inte- rior lamps turn[...]

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    Getting to Know Y our 8 The key fob transmitter ’ s range is from 3 to 30 feet. If it doesn’t work or range is reduced, check the: • Distance — you may be too far away • Location — other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal • Battery in the transmitter • Match of the transmitter to the vehicle (see Owner Manual) Driver 1 a[...]

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    9 The AUTO position (“B” left) activates the automatic headlamp system that illu- minates all exterior lamps and the instru- ment panel/radio lights when they are needed. The parking lamp position (“C” left) manually illuminates the parking and side-marker lamps, taillamps, instrument panel lights and license plate lamps. The headlamps-on p[...]

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    Getting to Know Y our 10 DISP (Display): Press this knob to switch the display between the radio station frequency and the time. For RDS (see RDS), press this knob to select what appears on the display , including station name, RDS station frequency , PTY and the name of the program (if available). AUDIO: Push and release this knob until BASS or TR[...]

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    11 Radio with Six-Disc CD (if equipped): To load one CD on vehicles equipped with the radio/six-disc CD: •T urn the ignition on, then press and release the LOAD side of the LOAD CD button. •W ait for the green indicator light at the right side of the slot to turn green. • Insert the disc partway into the slot, label side up. To load multiple [...]

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    Getting to Know Y our 12 Trip Information: Press the T rip Information button (see “A” above) to display the odometer , two trip odometers and the trip timer . T o reset the trip odometers or the timer to zero, press and hold the SELECT button (see “D” above) while the desired function is dis- played. Use the SELECT button to start and stop[...]

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    13 Recall driver preferences by pressing any button on the key fob transmitter or by pressing the appropriate memory button 1 or 2 on the driver ’ s seat out- board side. Saving Preferences: The last value displayed in the DIC for each preference is the saved value, and is saved automatically . DIC Messages: Many possible mes- sages and warnings [...]

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    Getting to Know Y our 14 Insert the convertible top release tool (from the glove box) or your ignition key and turn it to activate the emergency release. T o remove the cargo cover, see your Owner Manual for full details. See Section 2 of your Owner Manual. Cargo Area Accessory Tracks Four tracks are located in the cargo area: two on the floor and [...]

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    15 Inflator Kit An inflator kit is located behind the driv- er seat. T o use it, loosen the two nuts holding the cover in place, remove the cover and pull the kit out by its handle. It contains emergency tire repair compo- nents, as well as an air compressor that plugs into the Accessory Power Outlet. See Section 5 of your Owner Manual. HomeLink ®[...]

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    Getting to Know Y our 16 Roadside Assistance Program My GMLink 1-800-CHEV-USA (1-800-243-8872) TTY : 1-888-889-2438 As the owner of a Chevrolet, membership in the Chevrolet Roadside Assistance Program is free. Roadside Assistance is available 24 hours a day , 365 days a year by calling one of the above numbers. An advisor will provide you with over[...]