Get To Know Guide,Vibe Get2Know2004 - Chevrolet your Chevrolet dealer for details. See Section 5 of your Owner Manual. SSR Keys Fuel Recommendation In addition to the two ignition

Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2Instrument Panel Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3Important Information about Car Washes . . . . .4SSR Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4Fuel Recommendation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4Malfunction Indicator Lamp/Service Engine Soon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4Heated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4Power Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5Power Lumbar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6Memory Driver Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7Outside Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7Climate Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8Remote Keyless Entry and Content Theft-Deterrent Systems . . . . . . . . . . . .9Programmable Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . .9

Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10Steering Wheel Audio Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . .11Audio Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11Driver Information Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . .13Convertible Top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15Cargo Area Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15Air Bag Off Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16Traction Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16Inflator Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17Universal Home Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17Cupholder and Ashtray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17Jump Starting Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18Cargo Compartment Trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18Cargo Area Accessory Tracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18Vehicle Symbols Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19Roadside Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20My GMLink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Congratulations on your purchase of a Chevrolet SSR (Super Sport Roadster). Please read this information and your OwnerManual to ensure an outstanding ownership experience. Note that your vehicle may not include all the features described inthis booklet. Keep this booklet with your Owner Manual for easy reference.

A. Climate Control VentsB. Instrument Panel ClusterC. Turn Signal/Multifunction LeverD. Exterior and Interior Lamps

Control

E. Driver Information Center(DIC) buttons

F. Audio Steering Wheel ControlsG. Storage TrayH. Audio System

I. Climate Control SystemJ. Shift LeverK. CupholderL. Glove Box

Getting to Know

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Instrument Panel

See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.Note: Automatic transmission depicted.

The instrument panel clusterincludes these key features:A. TachometerB. SpeedometerC. Engine Coolant Temperature

GaugeD. Fuel GaugeE. Oil Pressure GaugeF. Driver Information Center (DIC)

Note: The instrument panel clusteris designed to let you know aboutmany important aspects of yourvehicle’s operation. It is important toread your Owner Manual andbecome familiar with the informationbeing relayed to you by the lights,gauges and indicators, as well aswhat action can be taken to ensuresafety and to prevent damage.

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See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

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Instrument Panel Cluster

Note: Automatic transmission depicted.

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Important Information about Car Washes

Due to the SSR’s low profile tires andflangeless wheel design, wheels andtires may be damaged in car washesthat utilize track or rail systems. Youshould consult with the manager of thecar wash to determine if the system can accommodate SSR’s wheels andtires prior to entering the car wash. Toavoid possible damage, use touchlessautomatic car washes. Use only GM-approved cleaners on your SSR.See your Chevrolet dealer for details.See Section 5 of your Owner Manual.

SSR Keys

Fuel Recommendation

In addition to the two ignition keys, yourSSR comes with two separate consolekeys and, if ordered, two keys to lockthe trailer hitch.See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.

It is recommended that PREMIUM fuel beused in your SSR to achieve maximumperformance.See Section 5 of your Owner Manual.

Malfunction Indicator Lamp/Service Engine Soon

If the Malfunction Indicator Light isFlashing: When it is safe to do so, stopthe vehicle and turn the engine off. Wait10 seconds and restart the engine. If thelight stays on steadily, see the stepsbelow. If the light continues to flash, follow the previous steps and see yourdealer for service as soon as possible.If the Malfunction Indicator LightRemains On: If you recently refueledyour vehicle, remove and then reinstallthe fuel cap, making sure that it is tight (it will make a ratcheting sound). A fewdriving trips with the cap properlyattached should turn the light off.See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

Heated Seats (if equipped)

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Your vehicle’s driver and passengerseats can be heated. The controls arelocated on the outboard side of the driv-er and passenger seats. Both the lowercushion and lower seatbacks can beheated. For the low setting, press thelower portion of the switch. For the highsetting, press the upper part of theswitch. To turn the heat feature off,move the switch to the center position.


Note: To operate this feature, the ignition must be on. When the ignition is turned off, the heater shuts off automatically.

Power Seats

The power seat controls are located onthe outboard sides of the seats. The driver’s seat features six-way poweradjustment. The passenger seat haspower control for forward and rearwardadjustment.

Driver Seat Cushion: Move the front ofthe seat control (see “A” above) up ordown to adjust the front of the driverseat cushion. Move the rear of the seat

Driver seat controls

control to adjust the rear of the cushion.Move the center of the control to raise orlower the seat. To move the entire seatforward 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 controlforward or rearward. Reclining Seatbacks

To adjust the driver or passenger seat-backs, lift the lever on the outboard sideof the seat cushion. Release the lever tolock the seatback. To position the seat-back in a vertical position, lift the leverwithout pushing on the seatback.

Passenger seat controls

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Seatback Latches: Fold the seatbacksforward by pushing the lever on the sideof the seatback rearward and movingthe seatback forward.Return the seatback to the upright posi-tion by moving it all the way back untilthe latch catches. (A reclined seatbackwill return to the reclined position.)See Section 1 of your Owner Manual.

For both the driver and passenger seats,the control button (see “B” above) oper-ates the power lumbar support. Pressthe button forward for more lumbar sup-port or rearward for less support.See Section 1 of your Owner Manual.

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Memory Driver Seat(if equipped)

Your vehicle may be equipped with atwo-driver memory function that is usedto recall memory settings for the driver’sseating positions for two drivers. TheDriver Information Center (DIC) can alsobe programmed to personalize addition-al functions. See the DIC section of thisguide for more details.

To Program: Adjust the driver’s seat to the desired position. Press the SETbutton and then press and hold button 1on the outboard side of the driver’s seatfor three seconds, until a chime soundsand the position is stored.For a second driver, repeat the proce-dure using button 2.Recall Seat Position: With the vehiclein Park (P), press and release button 1(or 2). A single chime will sound, and thememory position will be recalled. To stopmemory feature movement at any time,press one of the power seat controls ormemory buttons.Remote Keyless Entry/Ignition KeyRecall: If programmed to do so throughthe Driver Information Center (DIC), theignition key or the unlock button on theRemote Keyless Entry transmitter canbe used to recall memory seat and/orDIC personalization settings. The num-ber on the back of the Remote KeylessEntry transmitter (1 or 2) corresponds tothe number on the seat’s memory con-trols. See the DIC section of this guidefor details.See Sections 2 and 3 of your Owner Manual.

Power Lumbar

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Outside Rearview Mirrors

Power Heated/Automatic DimmingHeated (if equipped): The outside powermirror control is located on the driver’sdoor. Turn the knob toward the mirroryou wish to adjust and move the knob inthe direction you want the mirror to go.After adjustment, return the knob to thecenter position. Both mirrors are heated when the rearwindow defogger is activated, to removemist and fog. Your vehicle may be equipped with anautomatic dimming feature that adjustsfor the glare of headlamps behind you.Use the on/off settings on the automaticdimming inside rearview mirror to acti-vate this feature on the inside rearviewmirror and driver-side outside rearviewmirror.See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.

Climate Control System

The climate control system of the SSRfeatures three control panel knobs.Temperature KnobThe left knob on the control panel isused to adjust the temperature of the airin the vehicle.

Power Windows

Express Down FeatureTo operate the express down feature oneach side window, briefly tap the powerwindow button located on the centerconsole. You will need to acclimate your-self to the amount of effort needed tooperate this feature. The amount of timerequired to initiate the express downfeature is less than what is found onmany other vehicles.Indexing Side WindowsYour SSR has indexing side windows.When the door handle is touched, theside window will lower slightly. When the door is closed, the window will close fully. This is to ensure a tight sealaround the door when it is closed. Incold weather conditions, be sure to clear all ice and snow from the seals toensure proper operation and sealing.Follow the Owner Manual procedure forinitializing the indexing feature if batterypower is disconnected.See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.


Interior Lighting

Your vehicle is equipped with illuminatedentry and exit lighting, interior courtesylighting and may also be equipped withinside rearview mirror-mounted frontmap lamps.Opening a door or pressing theUNLOCK button on your RemoteKeyless Entry System transmitter turnson the interior lamps. When exiting, inte-rior lamps turn on when the ignition keyis removed. To adjust instrument panel brightness,push the interior lamp control button

(Air Conditioning): Press this but-ton on the temperature knob to turn theair conditioning system on and off. Anindicator light on the button will illumi-nate when the system is activated. Theair conditioning will not function if the fanis turned off.Fan KnobThe center knob on the control panel isused to control the fan speed.

(Recirculation): Press this buttonon the fan knob to turn the recirculationmode on or off. An indicator light on thebutton will illuminate when this mode isactivated. The recirculation mode keepsoutside air from entering the vehicle. Italso can be used to help heat or coolyour vehicle more quickly. Mode KnobThe right knob on the control panel isused to direct airflow inside the vehicle.Turn the knob to select a mode.

(Vent): This mode directs air to theinstrument panel outlets.

(Bi-Level): This mode directs air tothe instrument panel outlets, floor outletsand windshield defroster.

(Floor): This mode directs air to thefloor outlets. Recirculation will not func-tion in this mode.

(Floor/Defog): This mode directshalf of the air to the windshield defrosterand the other half to the floor outlets.

(Defrost): This mode directs most ofthe air to the windshield defroster outlet.To direct air to the side windows, turn theoutboard instrument panel outlets towardthe glass.

(Maximum Defrost): This modedirects most of the air to the windshielddefroster outlet. The rear window defog-

ger and the heated outside mirrors alsowill turn on, and the fan speed and tem-perature will be at the highest settings.Adjusting the temperature or fan knobswill turn off the maximum defrost mode.To clear the windows of moisture, thesystem runs the air conditioning com-pressor and the recirculation mode willnot function in the defog, defrost or max-imum defrost mode.

(Rear Defogger): Press this buttonon the mode knob to turn the rear win-dow defogger on and off. An indicatorlight on the button will illuminate whenthe system is activated. The heated out-side mirrors also are activated in thismode.


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Remote Keyless Entry andContent Theft-Deterrent Systems

Use the Remote Keyless Entry Systemkey fob transmitter to:• Unlock the vehicle doors. Press the

UNLOCK button ( ) once to unlockthe driver door and twice to unlockboth doors.

• Lock the doors and arm theContent Theft-Deterrent System.Press the LOCK button ( ) once tolock all doors and arm the ContentTheft-Deterrent System; press againwithin three seconds to chirp thehorn.

• Release the cargo area cover.Press the CARGO AREA COVERRELEASE button ( ) on the transmitter or press the buttonlocated in the glove box.

(see “A” below) and release. Turn thecontrol to the desired brightness; thenpress on it to return it to the stored position.

If the interior lamps are left on for morethan 10 minutes with the ignition off, theBattery Rundown feature turns them off. See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

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• Sound a remote alarm that honksthe horn and blinks the headlampsand taillamps for 30 seconds.Press to activate and again todeactivate.

The Content Theft-Deterrent System willarm only if you use the key fob or lockthe doors with a power lock switch. It willnot arm if you lock the door with a keyor use the manual door lock. To turn offthe alarm, press the UNLOCK button onthe key fob or unlock the driver-sidedoor with the key. The key fob transmitter’s range is from 3 to 30 feet. Refer to Section 2 of yourOwner Manual if it doesn’t work or rangeis reduced.Driver 1 and 2 Memory Settings (if equipped): The number on the backof the transmitter (1 or 2) corresponds to the memory button numbers on theoutboard side of the driver’s seat. When the vehicle is unlocked with thetransmitter, it recalls the personalizedsettings for that driver (must be enabledin the Driver Information Center).See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.

Programmable Automatic Door Locks

The power door locks can be pro-grammed to perform a variety of person-alized functions.Automatic Locking Modes:• Lock doors when the vehicle is out of

the Park (P) position, or• Lock doors when the vehicle speed

is over 8 mph for three seconds.


Exterior Lamp Controls

The exterior lamp control is located onthe instrument panel, to the left of thesteering wheel.

A BC

Automatic Unlocking Modes:• Unlock both doors in Park (P), or• Unlock both doors when the ignition

key is removed, or• Unlock driver’s door in Park (P), or• Unlock both doors manually.To Program: • Press the Driver Information Center

Personalization button (see DIC sec-tion of this booklet) until AUTOMATICLOCKING appears on the DIC display.

• Press the SELECT button to selectAUTOMATIC LOCKING.

• Press the SELECT button again toscroll through the locking modes.

• When the desired mode is displayed,press the PERSONALIZATION buttonto set your choice, return to the personalization menu and advance tothe next programmable feature.

• Repeat the process to choose one ofthe automatic unlocking modes.


The AUTO position (“A”) activates theautomatic headlamp system that illumi-nates all exterior lamps and the instru-ment panel/radio lights when they areneeded. The parking lamp position (“B”) manually illuminates the parking andside-marker lamps, taillamps, instrumentpanel lights and rear license platelamps. The headlamps-on position (“C”) manually activates the headlamps, allexterior tail/marker lamps and the instrument panel/radio lights.Daytime Running LampsThe Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) onautomatic transmission-equipped vehi-cles can be activated by pulling up theparking brake and then releasing it. TheDRLs will turn on and stay on. By pullingup and then releasing the parking brakeagain, the DRLs will turn off and stay off.This applies with the automatic head-lamp mode on or off.On manual transmission-equipped vehi-cles, pulling up the parking brake willturn off the DRLs. When the parkingbrake is released, the DRLs will turn on.If the automatic headlamp mode is on,the DRLs will not respond to more thanone cycling of the parking brake until thenext ignition cycle.Fog LampsThe Fog Lamp button ( ) is located inthe center of the exterior lamps control.Press it to activate or deactivate the foglamps.See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

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Steering Wheel Audio Controls

You can control certain radio functionsusing the buttons on your steeringwheel.

Press the SEEK button’s up or downarrow (“A” above) to go to the next orprevious radio station and stay there. Press and hold the SEEK buttons toscroll through preset radio stations.Press the Volume button’s up or downarrow (“B” above) to increase ordecrease audio system volume. See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

Audio Systems

Setting the clock: With the ignition onor off, press and hold the HR button untilthe correct hour appears (AM or PMalso appears). Adjust minutes by press-ing and holding the MN button. To settime to an FM station’s Radio DataSystem setting, press and hold both HRand MN for two seconds until UPDATEDand the clock symbol appear on the dis-play. If the time is not available from thestation, NO UPDATE appears in the display.

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Radio Data System (RDS): Your RDS-equipped radio has the capability to:• Seek only radio stations with the pro-

gram types you prefer (such as Jazz,Rock, News, etc.)

• Seek stations with traffic announcements

• Receive announcements concerninglocal and national emergencies

• Receive and display messages fromradio stations

RDS features work only on FM stationsthat broadcast RDS information andwhen they broadcast the signal. RDSstations display their station nameinstead of their frequency. Most RDSstations also provide the time of day anda Program Type (PTY). Refer to yourOwner Manual for additional information.Radio with Six-Disc CD (if equipped)PWR (Power): Press this knob to turnthe system on or off.VOL (Volume): Turn this knob toincrease or decrease volume.AUTO VOL (Automatic Volume):Adjusts automatically to compensate forroad and wind noise by increasing vol-ume as speed increases. Press the but-ton until AUTO VOL OFF is displayed toturn off this feature.RCL (Recall): Press this knob to switchthe display between a radio station fre-quency and the time. Press this knobwith the ignition off to display the time.AM FM: Press this button to switch toFM1, FM2 and AM.TUNE: Turn this knob to select a radiostation frequency.


Setting the Tone: Press the Audio knobuntil BASS, MID or TREB appears onthe display. Turn the knob to increase ordecrease tone.To adjust all tone and speaker controlsto the middle position, push and hold theAudio knob when tone or speaker con-trol is not displayed. CENTERED willappear on the display and a beep willsound.

Loading CDs:• Turn the ignition on; then press and

hold the LOAD side of the LOAD CDbutton for two seconds. The unitbeeps and the light to the right of theslot begins to flash.

• When the light stops flashing andturns green, insert a disc partway.

• The indicator light begins blinking andturns steadily green. Load anotherCD.

• When loading more than one butfewer than six CDs, press the LOADside of the LOAD CD button again tosignal that loading is complete.

• When more than one disc is loaded,a number for each disc is displayed.

: Press the arrow buttons to goto the next or previous radio station. When a CD is playing, press the arrowbuttons to move to the next or previoustrack.

: Press and hold either arrowbutton for two seconds to scan radiostations or CD tracks. A beep will sound.Press either arrow button again to stopscanning. To scan preset stations or first track ofall loaded CDs, press and hold eitherarrow button for four seconds. A doublebeep will sound. Press either arrow but-ton again to stop scanning.

Setting Preset Stations: You can setup to 18 stations (six FM1, six FM2 andsix AM).1. Turn on the radio.2. Press AM FM to select FM1, FM2

or AM.3. Tune in the desired station.4. Press AUTO EQ to select the

equalization.5. Press and hold one of the six

numbered pushbuttons until you hear a beep.

6. Repeat the steps for each pushbutton.

SEEKSCAN

SEEKSCAN

Note: With the single-disc CD player,insert a CD partially into the slot. Theplayer will pull it in and begin playingthe CD.

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• To play a specific CD, press the CDAUX button and then the number ofthe CD you want to hear.

• A small bar appears under the CDnumber that is playing, and the tracknumber appears.

Bose® System (if equipped): The Bose®

audio system allows you to choose fromfour equalization settings:AUTO EQ (Automatic Equalization):Press this button to select customizedequalization setting.NORMAL: Provides the best overallsound quality for all seating locations.DRIVER: Gives the driver the bestsound quality.SPACIOUS: Makes the listening spaceseem larger.See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

Driver Information Center (DIC)

The Driver Information Center (DIC) candisplay trip information, fuel economyinformation, personalization features,and other messages or warnings. It canbe programmed in English, Spanish orFrench. The DIC display is located onthe instrument panel cluster.The DIC has different modes that can beaccessed by pressing the four buttonslocated on the steering wheel.

Note: CDs with any labels may jam inthe CD player. Label a CD using a per-manent marker. If more than one CD isinserted into the slot at one time, or ifscratched or damaged CDs are played,the CD player could be damaged. Whenusing the CD player, use only CDs ingood condition without labels; load oneCD at a time; and keep the CD playerand the loading slot free of foreignmaterials, liquids and debris.

Trip Information: Press the TripInformation button (see “A” above) todisplay the odometer, two trip odome-ters, trip timer and the outside air tem-perature. To reset the trip odometers orthe timer to zero, press and hold theSelect button (see “D” above) while thedesired function is displayed. Use theSelect button to start and stop the triptimer.Fuel Information: Press the FuelInformation button (see “B” above) todisplay current fuel and engine oil information.

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Select: Press the Select button (see “D” previous page) to reset certainDIC functions, to acknowledge DICwarning messages and clear them fromthe DIC, and to set personalization set-tings. Inside each personalization fea-ture, press the Select button to scrollthrough menu choices for each feature.Finalize a choice by pressing thePersonalization button while it is dis-played on the DIC and move to the nextfeature. To reset personalization fea-tures to the default mode, hold the TripInformation button and the Personal-ization button down for four seconds. Recall driver preferences by pressingany button on the key fob transmitter orby 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 preferenceis the saved value, and it is saved automatically.DIC Messages: Many possible mes-sages and warnings can be displayed toalert the driver of open doors, drive sys-tem conditions, convertible top and ton-neau cover concerns, safety systemconcerns, and more. See your OwnerManual. See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

RANGE estimates the remaining dis-tance you can drive without refueling,based on recent fuel economy and thefuel remaining in the tank. AVG ECON calculates miles per gallonbased on overall driving conditions.Press and hold the Select button whileAVG ECON is displayed and the DIC will begin calculating the average fueleconomy from that point in time.INST ECON calculates miles per gallonat a particular moment.ENGINE OIL LIFE estimates the per-centage of the engine oil’s remaininguseful life. It also alerts you when it istime for an oil change by illuminating theENGINE OIL LIFE light on the instru-ment panel. To reset the Engine Oil Lifemonitor, press and hold the Select button while ENGINE OIL LIFE is dis-played. When successful, the DIC willdisplay ENGINE OIL LIFE: 100%.Personalization: Press the Personal-ization button (see “C” previous page) to access the personalization menu andcustomize settings for up to two drivers.Press it repeatedly to scroll through thepersonalization settings, and press theSelect button when the desired person-alization menu item is reached. Identifywhich driver you are by using your per-sonal key fob transmitter or by pressingthe driver number on the memory seatrecall button before personalizing.

Note: This resets the selected driver’spersonalization settings to the factorydefault setting.

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Convertible Top

The Convertible Top will not open orclose unless the Cargo Area Cover iscompletely closed. Attempting to operatethe Convertible Top control while theCargo Area Cover is open or ajar willcause the CARGO COVER AJAR mes-sage to appear in the Driver InformationCenter. If you determine that the CargoArea Cover is securely closed and theConvertible Top still will not operate,check for a blown fuse (see OwnerManual, Section 5).

Convertible Top Operation: With thekey in RUN, place your foot on thebrake and press the convertible topswitch located on the console switch-bank to operate the top. TOP OPEN: Press and hold onthe switch to open the top. Windowslower automatically when the top beginsto lower, and two chimes sound whenthe top is fully open. TOP CLOSED: Press and holdon the switch to close the top. Twochimes sound when the top is fullyclosed. Continue to hold the switch toclose the windows.In the event of a power loss, where afuse is not the cause, you may need toraise the roof tonneau and convertible

top manually. Two people are required.See your Owner Manual for full details.Operating the Convertible Top in ColdWeather: When operating the top in lowtemperatures (below 32°F, 0°C), the timeneeded to cycle the top will increase.This may cause the top movement tostop and the Roof Cycle Timeout mes-sage to appear on the DIC. If this occurs, release the convertible topswitch and press it again to continue thecycle. Make sure nothing is blocking thepath of the top before depressing theswitch again. It may be necessary to dothis several times to complete the cycle.


Note: Do not use the convertible topswitch for extended periods of time withthe ignition in the Accessory position toavoid draining the vehicle battery.

Cargo Area Cover

Opening the Cargo Area Cover• To help avoid damage, the convert-

ible top must be fully open or fullyclosed when opening the Cargo AreaCover.

• Press the button located on the leftside of the glove box, or use theRemote Keyless Entry transmitter ( ) to release the cargo cover.


The Traction Control System (TCS) isdesigned to limit wheelspin when sens-ing a loss of traction at one or both rearwheels. Engine power is reduced andthe transmission may upshift to help limitwheelspin. The system is activated whenever theengine is started. To turn it off, press thebutton on the center console switchbankmarked “TC.” The Traction Control Systemautomatically turns off at 100 mph.

Traction Control System(if equipped) (AutomaticTransmission Only)

Air Bag Off Switch

A key-activated switch in the glove boxturns off the right-front passenger airbag. Insert your ignition key into theswitch and turn it to the AIR BAG OFFposition. Turn the air bag back on bypushing the key in and turning clockwiseto the ON position. An indicator lightlocated above the inside rearview mirrorwill illuminate when the switch is turnedoff. (Restrictions apply. See your OwnerManual for full details.)See Section 1 of your Owner Manual.

• From the rear edge, lift the CargoArea Cover. The cover will tilt open.

• If you wish, reach inside and releaseand lower the tailgate using the han-dle located in the center of the tailgate.

Closing the Cargo Area CoverNote that the cargo area is “airtight,”which means you must follow thesesteps to close the Cargo Area Cover:• Make sure the tailgate is partially

open.• Close the cargo area cover. • Close and make sure the tailgate is

securely latched.To open the cover manually, locate thecontrol box under the rear of the vehicleon the driver side, behind the rear tire.

Insert the convertible top release tool(from the glove box) and turn it to activate the emergency release. Toremove the cargo cover, see yourOwner Manual for full details. See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.

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Inflator Kit

An inflator kit is located behind the driv-er’s seat. To use it, loosen the two nutsholding the cover in place, remove thecover and pull the kit out by its handle. It contains emergency tire repair compo-nents, as well as an air compressor thatplugs into the Accessory Power Outlet. See Section 5 of your Owner Manual.

Universal Home Remote(if equipped)

You can program up to three channelsto automatically operate items such asgarage door openers and electric gates.

To program the Universal HomeRemote:1. Press and hold the two outside

remote buttons located on the bottom

When off, the Traction Control Systemwarning light will illuminate.See Section 4 of your Owner Manual.

of the inside rearview mirror. Releasethem only after about 20 secondswhen the light flashes. Do not repeatthis step when programming the sec-ond and third remote buttons.

2. Hold your hand-held transmitter about1 to 3 inches (3 to 8 cm) from theremote and simultaneously press andhold the transmit button on the trans-mitter and the desired remote button.Continue to hold both buttons untilthe indicator light begins to flash rap-idly (up to 90 seconds).

3. Press and hold the newly trainedremote button and observe the indi-cator light. If the indicator stays on constantly, programming is completeand your device should activate whenthe remote button is pressed.

To program “rolling code” devices, seeyour Owner Manual.See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.

Cupholder and Ashtray

A cupholder is located on the instrumentpanel. Open the cupholder by pushing in the center of the cupholder door torelease it outward. To close it, push inthe center of the cupholder door nearthe top. The ashtray is located in the centerinstrument panel door. Open it by push-ing the upper edge of the door until itclicks and then release it to expose theashtray and cigarette lighter. There areaccessory power outlets on each side ofthe ashtray.See Sections 2 and 3 of your Owner Manual.


Cargo Area Accessory Tracks

Four tracks are located in the cargoarea: two on the floor and two on thesides that can be used to attach GMaccessories. These provide enhancedutilization of your cargo area. (See yourdealer for full details.)See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.

Cargo Compartment Trim (if equipped)

In addition to a carpeted cargo area linerand tailgate inside cover, the cargo com-partment features seven simulated oakbed strips, two track covers and a light.


Jump Starting Your Vehicle

The battery of your SSR is located onthe rear underside of the vehicle. You donot need access to the battery for jumpstarting. There are remote positive (+)and negative (–) terminals located underthe hood for this purpose.

The remote positive terminal is locatedin the engine compartment on the pas-senger’s side of the vehicle. The remotenegative terminal is in the engine com-partment near the power steering fluidreservoir. It is marked GND (–).


Note: Improper jump starting couldresult in costly damage to your vehiclethat would not be covered by your warranty. Be sure to follow all of thesteps in your Owner Manual to safelyand properly jump start your vehicle.

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Air Bag Readiness Light

Air Conditioning (A/C)

Antilock Brake System Warning Light

Battery Warning Light

Brake System Warning Light

Content Theft Deterrent

Cruise Control Set

Driver Information Center TripInformation Button (on steeringwheel)

Driver Information Center FuelInformation Button (on steeringwheel)

Driver Information CenterPersonalization/Menu Button (on steering wheel)

Driver Information Center SelectButton (on steering wheel)

Fog Lamps

Maximum Defrost

Recirculation

Vent

Bi-Level

Floor

Floor/Defog

Defrost

Highbeam Headlamps On Light

Instrument Panel Brightness Control

Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine Soon)

Driver and Front Passenger SafetyBelt Reminder Light (if equipped)

Rear Window Defogger and HeatedOutside Mirrors

Traction Control Off Light

Top Open

Top Closed

Power Lumbar

Heated Seats

Cargo Area Cover

Power Window

Panic Button (on RKE)

Lock

Unlock

Windshield Wipers

Windshield Washer

Turn and Lane Change Signal

Change Engine Oil Light

Check Gauges Warning Light

Vehicle Symbols Glossary

Following are examples of symbols you may find on your vehicle. It is important tobecome familiar with them, as they alert you to various vehicle operating conditions.


Roadside Assistance

My GMLink

1-800-CHEV-USA (1-800-243-8872)

TTY Users: 1-888-889-2438

As the proud owner of a new Chevroletvehicle, you are automatically enrolled inthe Chevrolet Roadside Assistance pro-gram. This value-added service is intendedto provide you with peace of mind as youdrive in the city or travel the open road.

Chevrolet’s Roadside Assistance toll-freenumber is staffed by a team of technicallytrained advisors who are available 24 hoursa day, 365 days a year. The advisors canprovide minor repair information or makearrangements to tow your vehicle to thenearest Chevrolet dealer.

We will provide the following services for 3 years/36,000 miles (60,000 km), as acourtesy to you:

• Fuel delivery

• Lockout service (identification required)

• Tow to nearest dealership for warranty service

• Flat tire assistance

• Jump starts

In many instances, mechanical failures arecovered under Chevrolet’s comprehensivewarranty. However, when other services areutilized, our advisors will explain any pay-ment obligations you might incur.

The Chevrolet Owner Center at My GMLinkis a complimentary service for Chevroletowners, a one-stop resource to enhanceyour Chevrolet ownership experience.Exclusive member benefits include onlineservice reminders, vehicle maintenance tips,online owner manual, special privileges andmore. Sign up today at www.mygmlink.com

For prompt and efficient assistance whencalling, please provide the following infor-mation to the advisor:

• Location of the vehicle

• Telephone number and your location

• Vehicle model, year and color

• Vehicle mileage

• Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)

• Vehicle license plate number

Chevrolet reserves the right to limit servicesor reimbursement to an owner or driverwhen, in Chevrolet’s judgment, the claimsbecome excessive in frequency or type ofoccurrence.

Certain restrictions, precautions and safety procedures apply to your vehicle. Please read your OwnerManual for complete instructions. All information contained herein is based on information available atthe time of printing and is subject to change without notice. Copyright 2005 by GM Corp. All rights reserved.

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Documents

Get To Know Guide,Vibe Get2Know2004 - Chevrolet your Chevrolet dealer for details. See Section 5 of your Owner Manual. SSR Keys Fuel Recommendation In addition to the two ignition