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GMC Chevrolet SSR 2003 Owner's Manual

GMC Chevrolet SSR 2003 Owner's Manual (374 pages)

Brand: GMC | Category: Automobile | Size: 2.79 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

1
- How to Use this Manual
  2
- Canadian Owners
  2
- Vehicle Symbols
  4
- Seats and Restraint Systems
  
  8
  - Front Seats
    8
  - Power Seats
    8
  - Safety Belts
    12
    
    Why Safety Belts Work
    14
    
    How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
    18
    
    Driver Position
    18
    
    Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
    24
    
    Safety Belt Extender
    25
  - Child Restraints
    26
    
    Older Children
    26
    
    Infants and Young Children
    28
    
    Child Restraint Systems
    31
    
    Top Strap
    35
    
    Top Strap Anchor Location
    37
    
    Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the Latch System
    39
  - Airbag Systems
    46
    
    How Does an Airbag Restrain
    52
    
    Airbag off Switch
    54
  - Restraint System Check
    58
  - Replacing Restraint System Parts after a Crash
    59
- Features and Controls
  
  61
  - Keys
    62
    
    Remote Keyless Entry System
    64
    
    Battery Replacement
    66
  - Doors and Locks
    67
  - Leaving Your Vehicle
    69
  - Windows
    70
  - Programming the Power Windows
    71
  - Theft-Deterrent Systems
    72
    
    Sun Visors
    72
    
    Visor Vanity Mirror
    72
    
    Testing the Alarm
    73
  - Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
    74
    
    Ignition Positions
    75
    
    Starting the Engine
    76
    
    Automatic Transmission Operation
    77
    
    Parking Brake
    79
    
    Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running
    81
    
    Torque Lock
    81
    
    Parking over Things that Burn
    82
    
    Engine Exhaust
    82
    
    Running the Engine While Parked
    83
  - Mirrors
    84
    
    Manual Rearview Mirror
    84
    
    Outside Convex Mirror
    85
  - Homelink Transmitter
    86
    
    Homelink Wireless Control System
    86
    
    Homelink Wireless Control
    87
    
    System Operation
    87
    
    Programming Homelink
    88
    
    Gate Operator and Canadian Programming
    89
    
    Using Homelink
    90
    
    Resetting Defaults
    90
  - Storage Areas
    91
    
    Instrument Panel Storage Area
    91
    
    Glove Box
    91
    
    Center Console Storage Area
    91
    
    Map Pocket
    91
    
    Removing the Cargo Cover
    93
    
    Emergency Cargo Cover Release Handle
    94
    
    Cargo Net System
    96
  - Convertible Top
    97
  - Convertible Top Operation
    98
  - Vehicle Personalization
    104
- Instrument Panel
  
  105
  - Instrument Panel Overview
    106
    
    Hazard Warning Flashers
    107
    
    Tilt Wheel
    108
    
    Other Warning Devices
    108
    
    Turn and Lane Change Signals
    109
    
    Windshield Wipers
    111
    
    Cruise Control
    112
    
    Exterior Lamps
    115
    
    Automatic Headlamp System
    116
    
    Lamps on Reminder
    116
    
    Daytime Running Lamps
    117
    
    Fog Lamps
    117
    
    Interior Lamps
    118
    
    Instrument Panel Brightness
    118
    
    Exit Lighting
    118
    
    Parade Dimming
    119
    
    Battery Rundown Protection
    119
    
    Accessory Power Outlets
    120
    
    Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter
    121
  - Climate Controls
    122
    
    Climate Control System
    122
    
    Fan Knob
    123
    
    Defogging and Defrosting
    124
    
    Rear Window Defogger
    125
    
    Outlet Adjustment
    125
    
    Operation Tips
    125
    
    Instrument Panel Cluster
    127
    
    Speedometer and Odometer
    128
    
    Safety Belt Reminder Light
    128
    
    Airbag Readiness Light
    129
    
    Airbag off Light
    130
    
    Charging System Light
    131
    
    Brake System Warning Light
    132
    
    Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
    134
    
    Malfunction Indicator Lamp
    134
    
    If the Light Is Flashing
    136
    
    If the Light Is on Steady
    136
    
    Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs
    137
    
    Oil Pressure Gage
    138
    
    Change Engine Oil Light
    139
    
    Cruise Control Light
    139
    
    Security Light
    139
    
    Reduced Engine Power Light
    140
    
    Check Gages Warning Light
    140
    
    Highbeam on Light
    140
    
    Fuel Gage
    141
    
    Auxiliary Gage Package
    142
    
    Voltmeter Gage
    142
    
    Transmission Temperature Gage
    144
    
    DIC Controls and Displays
    145
    
    Trip Information
    146
    
    Fuel Information
    147
    
    Average Fuel Economy
    147
    
    Instant Fuel Economy
    147
    
    DIC Warnings and Messages
    149
    
    Battery Voltage too High
    149
    
    Battery Voltage too Low
    149
    
    Battery Not Charging
    149
    
    Cargo Cover Ajar
    149
    
    Driver Door Ajar
    150
    
    Check Oil Level
    150
    
    Engine Coolant Hot Idle Engine
    150
    
    Engine Overheated Stop Engine
    151
    
    Fuel Level Low
    151
    
    Oil Pressure Low Stop Engine
    152
    
    Passenger Door Ajar
    152
    
    Put Vehicle in Park
    152
    
    Reduce Speed
    152
    
    Rfa X Battery Low
    153
    
    Roof Cycle Timeout
    153
    
    Roof Ajar
    153
    
    Roof Hall Switch Fault
    154
    
    Service Air Bag
    154
    
    Stop Vehicle
    154
    
    Service Brake System
    154
    
    Turn Signal on
    155
    
    Traction Active
    155
    
    Unknown Speed
    155
    
    DIC Vehicle Personalization
    156
    
    Automatic Locking
    156
    
    Automatic Unlocking
    157
    
    Setting the Time
    163
    
    Radio with CD
    163
    
    Finding a Station
    164
    
    Radio Messages
    169
    
    Using Song List Mode
    182
    
    Audio Steering Wheel Controls
    184
    
    Care of Your Cds
    185
    
    Care of the CD Player
    185
    
    Radio Reception
    185
    
    Integrated Windshield Antenna
    185
Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle

187
- Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
  
  188
  - Defensive Driving
    188
  - Drunken Driving
    188
  - Control of a Vehicle
    191
  - Braking
    192
  - Traction Control System (TCS)
    194
  - Braking in Emergencies
    194
  - Steering
    196
    
    Power Steering
    196
    
    Steering Tips
    196
    
    Steering in Emergencies
    197
  - Off-Road Recovery
    198
  - Passing
    198
  - Loss of Control
    199
  - Driving at Night
    201
  - Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
    203
    
    Driving through Flowing Water
    205
    
    Driving through Deep Standing Water
    205
    
    Some Other Rainy Weather Tips
    205
  - City Driving
    206
  - Freeway Driving
    207
  - Before Leaving on a Long Trip
    208
  - Highway Hypnosis
    209
  - Hill and Mountain Roads
    210
  - Winter Driving
    212
    
    Driving on Snow or Ice
    212
    
    If You Are Caught in a Blizzard
    214
  - If Your Vehicle Is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow
    216
- Towing
  
  216
  - Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It out
    216
  - Towing Your Vehicle
    216
  - Recreational Vehicle Towing
    217
  - Loading Your Vehicle
    217
    
    Tire and Loading Information Label
    218
    
    Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit
    218
  - Trailer Recommendations
    224
  - Towing a Trailer
    224
    
    If You Decide to Pull a Trailer
    225
    
    Weight of the Trailer
    226
    
    Weight of the Trailer Tongue
    227
    
    Safety Chains
    231
    
    Trailer Brakes
    232
    
    Following Distance
    232
    
    Driving with a Trailer
    232
    
    Driving on Grades
    233
    
    Making Turns
    233
    
    Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
    233
    
    Parking on Hills
    234
    
    Maintenance When Trailer Towing
    235
    
    Trailer Wiring Harness
    235
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care

237
- Service
  
  239
- Fuel
  
  241
  - Gasoline Octane
    241
  - Gasoline Speciﬁcations
    242
  - California Fuel
    242
  - Additives
    243
  - Fuels in Foreign Countries
    243
  - Filling the Tank
    244
  - Filling a Portable Fuel Container
    246
- Checking Things under the Hood
  
  246
  - Hood Release
    247
  - Engine Compartment Overview
    248
  - Engine Oil
    250
    
    When to Add Engine Oil
    251
    
    What Kind of Engine Oil to Use
    252
    
    When to Change Engine Oil
    253
    
    Gm Oil Life System
    253
    
    Engine Oil Additives
    253
    
    How to Reset the Change Engine Oil Light
    254
    
    What to Do with Used Oil
    254
  - Engine Cover
    255
  - Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
    256
  - Automatic Transmission Fluid
    257
  - How to Check the Automatic Transmission Fluid
    258
  - Engine Coolant
    260
  - Checking Coolant
    262
  - Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap
    262
  - Adding Coolant
    262
  - Engine Overheating
    263
    
    If Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
    263
    
    If no Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
    264
  - Cooling System
    264
  - How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank
    266
  - Power Steering Fluid
    267
  - Windshield Washer Fluid
    268
  - Brakes
    269
    
    Brake Fluid
    269
    
    Brake Wear
    271
    
    Brake Pedal Travel
    271
    
    Brake Adjustment
    271
    
    Replacing Brake System Parts
    271
  - Battery
    272
  - Jump Starting
    272
  - Vehicle Storage
    272
- Rear Axle
  
  278
- Headlamp Aiming
  
  278
- Bulb Replacement
  
  279
  - Halogen Bulbs
    279
  - Headlamps
    279
  - Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Parking Lamps
    280
  - Taillamps
    282
  - Sidemarker Lamps
    282
  - Back-Up Lamps
    283
  - Replacement Bulbs
    284
- Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
  
  284
- Tires
  
  287
  - Winter Tires
    288
  - Tire Sidewall Labeling
    288
  - Tire Size
    289
  - Inﬂation - Tire Pressure
    292
  - Tire Inspection and Rotation
    293
    
    When to Check
    293
    
    How to Check
    293
  - When It Is Time for New Tires
    294
  - Buying New Tires
    295
  - Uniform Tire Quality Grading
    296
  - Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
    297
  - Wheel Replacement
    298
  - Used Replacement Wheels
    300
  - Tire Chains
    300
  - If a Tire Goes Flat
    301
  - Tire Inﬂator Kit
    302
    
    Tire Sealant
    303
    
    Using Tire Sealant
    303
    
    Air Compressor
    304
- Appearance Care
  
  308
  - Using Cleaner on Fabric
    309
  - Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
    309
    
    Special Fabric Cleaning Problems
    310
    
    Cleaning Vinyl
    310
    
    Cleaning Leather
    310
    
    Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel
    311
  - Care of Safety Belts
    311
  - Weatherstrips
    311
    
    Cleaning Interior Plastic Components
    311
    
    Cleaning Glass Surfaces
    311
  - Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle
    311
    
    Washing Your Vehicle
    312
    
    Finish Care
    312
    
    Cleaning Aluminum Wheels
    313
    
    Cleaning the Windshield and Wiper Blades
    313
    
    Cleaning Tires
    314
  - Sheet Metal Damage
    314
  - Finish Damage
    314
  - Underbody Maintenance
    314
  - Chemical Paint Spotting
    314
  - Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
    315
- Vehicle Identiﬁcation
  
  316
  - Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN)
    316
  - Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label
    316
- Electrical System
  
  317
  - Add-On Electrical Equipment
    317
  - Headlamps
    317
  - Windshield Wiper Fuses
    317
  - Power Windows and Other Power Options
    317
  - Fuses and Circuit Breakers
    318
    
    Center Console Fuse Block
    318
    
    Engine Compartment Fuse Block
    321
- Capacities and Speciﬁcations
  
  326
- Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
  
  327
Section 6 Maintenance Schedule

329
- Introduction
  330
- Maintenance Requirements
  330
- Maintenance Schedule
  330
- Your Vehicle and the Environment
  330
- How this Section Is Organized
  331
- Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services
  332
- Using the Maintenance Schedule
  332
- Scheduled Maintenance
  333
- At each Fuel Fill
  337
- At Least Once a Month
  337
- At Least Twice a Year
  337
  - Engine Oil Level Check
    337
  - Engine Coolant Level Check
    337
  - Wiper Blade Check
    338
- Part B: Owner Checks and Services
  337
- At Least Once a Year
  338
  - Key Lock Cylinders Service
    338
  - Weatherstrip Lubrication
    338
  - Body Lubrication Service
    338
  - Automatic Transmission Check
    338
  - Starter Switch Check
    339
  - Ignition Transmission Lock Check
    340
  - Underbody Flushing Service
    340
- Exhaust System Inspection
  341
- Fuel System Inspection
  341
- Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections
  341
- Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection
  341
- Brake System Inspection
  342
- Engine Cooling System Inspection
  342
- Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
  343
- Part E: Maintenance Record
  345
Section 7 Customer Assistance Information

349
- Customer Assistance Information
  
  350
  - Customer Satisfaction Procedure
    350
  - Online Owner Center
    351
  - Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
    352
  - Customer Assistance Offices
    352
  - GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities
    353
  - Roadside Assistance Program
    353
    
    Canadian Roadside Assistance
    354
  - Courtesy Transportation
    355
    
    Transportation Options
    355
    
    Plan Ahead When Possible
    355
- Reporting Safety Defects
  
  356

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