2014 CHEVROLET SS ECO mode

Black plate (40,1)Chevrolet SS Sedan Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S.-6014851) - 2014 -
1st Edition - 8/22/13
7-40 Infotainment System
Audio Books:
1. Press to view the audio bookson the iPod.
2. Select the audio book from the list to begin playback.
Playing from an iPhone or iPad
This feature supports the following
iPhone or iPad models:
.iPhone®(2G, 3G, 3GS, 4, 4S,
and 5)
.iPad®(1G, 2G)
Follow the same instructions as
stated earlier for using an iPod. To
use voice recognition to play music,
say “Play USB,” “Play Artist,” “Play
Album,” “Play Song,” or“Play
Genre.” SeeVoice Recognition on
page 7-68.
iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad
Troubleshooting
When an iPhone, iPod touch,
or iPad are connected through USB
and Bluetooth, the audio may not be
heard when the iPod source on the radio is selected. If a phone call is
received while listening to the iPod
source and there is no audio for the
iPod after the source, then go to the
Airplay icon on the device and
select dock connector or disconnect
and reconnect the dock connector
on the device.
Some functionality may differ based
on operating system version on
device.
USB Troubleshooting
If the device is not being recognized
or the music is missing screen
information, restore the radio
defaults:
1. Press Config.
2. Press Vehicle Settings.
3. Press Return to Factory
Settings.
4. Press Yes.
Pair the phone again and the device
will have to index again. Bluetooth Audio and Voice
Recognition
See
Bluetooth Audio on page 7-41
and Voice Recognition on page 7-68
for information using voice
recognition with Bluetooth audio.
Make sure all devices have the
latest software downloaded.
Auxiliary Devices
This vehicle has an auxiliary input
jack in the center console. Possible
auxiliary audio sources include:
.Laptop computer
.MP3 player
.Tape player
This jack is not an audio output. Do
not plug headphones into the
auxiliary input jack. Set up any
auxiliary device while the vehicle is
in P (Park).
Connect a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) cable
from the auxiliary device to the
auxiliary input jack. When a device
is connected, the system
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7-72 Infotainment System
Search Podcast (podcast name):
Instructs the system to show a list of
all tracks in a specific podcast. For
example, say "Search podcast
.”
More Like This:Instructs the
system to create a playlist of tracks
similar to the current track playing.
Settings Commands
Verbose (set) on (mode), Verbose
(set) off (mode): Instructs the
system to turn voice prompts on or
off. When off, this feature turns off
voice prompts.
Language (language): Instructs
the system to set the language.
List Devices: Instructs the system
to give a list of devices to use.
Other Commands
Goodbye: Instructs the system to
end a phone call or voice
recognition.
Cancel: Instructs the system to
cancel an action. Go Back, Back, Previous:
Instructs the system to go back to a
prior menu.
Main Menu:
Instructs the system to
go to the main menu.
Yes, Yep, Yup, Ya, Sure, Right,
Correct, OK, Positive, You Got it,
Probably, You Bet: These can be
used to say “Yes.”
No, Nope, Na, No way, Wrong,
Incorrect, Negative, Not really, No
I said, No I Did Not, No I Do Not:
These can be used to say “No.”
Next Page, Page Down: Instructs
the system to scroll forward one
page in a list.
Previous Page, Page Up: Instructs
the system to scroll back one page
in a list.
Navigation Commands (If
Equipped)
To activate the navigation voice
recognition:
1. Press
b/gon the steering
wheel. The audio system mutes.
A voice prompt says, “Please
say a command.” Wait until the
tone is heard before speaking.
If there is no tone, make sure
the volume is turned up.
While voice recognition is active,
the system displays a symbol in
the top right of the screen.
2. Clearly speak the command “Navigation.”
3. Clearly speak one of the commands in this section.
The following commands only apply
once the Navigation command is
given.
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Infotainment System 7-77
Pairing a Phone/Device
1. Press the CONFIG buttonor
b/>.
2. Select Phone Settings.
3. Select Pair Device (Phone). The radio displays “Please start
Bluetooth search on your phone.
Confirm or enter number:.” If the
device supports a four-digit
Personal Identification Number
(PIN), it will display. The PIN is
used in Step 5.
4. Start the pairing process on the cell phone to be paired to the
vehicle. See the cell phone
manufacturer's user guide.
5. Locate and select the device named after the vehicle make
and model in the list on the cell
phone. Follow the instructions
on the cell phone to enter the
PIN provided in Step 3, or to
confirm the six-digit code
matches. The system recognizes
the new connected phone after
the pairing process is complete. 6. If the phone prompts to accept
connection or allow phone book
download, select always accept
and allow. The phone book may
not be available if not accepted.
Some phones will put
connection request or
phonebook request in a pull
down task bar at the top of the
screen. Drag down the task bar
and look for connection/
phonebook request and accept.
7. Repeat to pair additional phones.
Listing All Paired and Connected
Phones/Devices
1. Press the CONFIG button.
2. Select Phone Settings.
3. Select Device List.
Deleting a Paired Phone/Device
1. Press the CONFIG button.
2. Select Phone Settings.
3. Select Device List. 4. Select the phone to delete and
follow the screen prompts.
Connecting to a Different Phone
To connect to a different phone, the
new phone must be in the vehicle
and available to be connected to the
Bluetooth system before the
process is started.
1. Press the CONFIG button.
2. Select Phone Settings.
3. Select Device List.
4. Select the new phone to connect to and follow the screen
prompts.
Pairing with Voice Recognition
A Bluetooth-enabled cell phone
must be paired and then connected
to the vehicle before it can be used.
See the cell phone manufacturer's
user guide for Bluetooth functions
before pairing the cell phone. If a
Bluetooth phone is not connected,
calls will be made using OnStar
Hands-Free Calling, if available.
See OnStar Overview on page 14-1.
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Black plate (2,1)Chevrolet SS Sedan Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S.-6014851) - 2014 -
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8-2 Climate Controls
5. Front Defrost
6. ZONE
7. Passenger Temperature Control
8. Recirculation
9. Fan Control
10. Rear Window Defogger
Automatic Operation
AUTO (Automatic):When this
button is pressed, the system
automatically controls the inside
temperature, the air delivery mode,
the air conditioning compressor, and
the fan speed. When AUTO appears
in the display, the system is in full
automatic operation. If any of the
controls are manually adjusted, the
AUTO indicator turns off in the
display.
1. Press the AUTO button, if the AUTO indicator does not appear
on the display.
2. Adjust the temperature to a comfortable setting.
3. Adjust the air outlets as desired. 4. Let the system stabilize for a few
minutes.
In cold weather, the system starts in
the recirculation mode with the fan
off. As the engine warms up, warm
air is directed to the floor outlets,
before automatically changing to
bi-level mode with a reduced fan
speed.
Do not cover the solar sensor in the
center of the instrument panel, near
the windshield. See “Sensors”later
in this section.
The automatic climate control
system may not work as desired if
one or more of the instrument panel
outlets are closed.
Manual Operation
On/Off: Press9to turn the
system on or off.
9(Fan Control): Turn clockwise
or counterclockwise to increase or
decrease the fan speed. The fan
speed appears on the infotainment
display. Press the AUTO button to return to
automatic operation.
Driver and Passenger
Temperature Controls:
The
temperature can be adjusted
separately for the driver and the
passenger. Turn the temperature
controls clockwise or
counterclockwise to increase or
decrease the temperature.
The temperature setting between
21°C (70°F) and 23°C (74°F) is
recommended.
The temperature settings for each
side are shown in the temperature
control knob displays and the
infotainment display. If the
temperature control is past 30°C
(86°F), the display shows HI
(hottest). Turning it past 16°C
(61°F), shows LO (coolest).
ZONE: Press to synchronize the
driver and passenger temperatures.
Single-Zone Mode: All zones are
set to the same temperature. “Driver
has control” will be displayed on the
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Climate Controls 8-3
infotainment display. Turn the driver
temperature control to adjust the
system temperature.
Dual-Zone Mode:Allows different
temperatures to be set for the driver
and passenger sides.
Enter Dual-Zone mode by adjusting
the passenger side temperature
when in Single-Zone mode.
Air Delivery Mode Controls:
Press
Y,),-, or[to change
the current airflow mode. The
current mode selection appears in
the display screen. Changing the
mode cancels the automatic
operation and the system goes into
semi-automatic operation. Press
AUTO to return to automatic
operation.
Select from the following:
Y(Vent): Air is directed to the
instrument panel outlets and
console outlet.
)(Bi-Level): Air is divided
between the instrument panel
outlets, console outlet and the floor outlets. Cooler air is directed to the
upper outlets and warmer air to the
floor outlets.
[(Floor):
Air is directed to the
floor outlets with some air directed
to the outer instrument panel,
windshield, and side window outlets.
-(Defog): Air is directed to the
windshield, floor and side window
outlets. Use this mode to clear the
windows of fog or moisture and
warm the passengers.
5FRONT (Defrost): Press to
turn the defrost on or off. The
5
FRONT indicator appears in the
display. A portion of the air is
directed to the windshield and side
window outlets, with some air
directed to the outer instrument
panel outlets.
For best results, clear all snow and
ice from the windshield before
defrosting.
Air Conditioning
#(Air Conditioning): Press to
turn the air conditioning system on
or off. The
#appears on the
infotainment display when the air
conditioning is on. When the air
conditioning is turned off,
#OFF
appears on the infotainment display.
The air conditioning system
removes moisture and heat from
the air.
The air conditioning might
automatically turn off during heavy
acceleration, abnormal system
pressure or very cold outside
temperatures.
Recirculation
h(Recirculation): Press to
change the air intake between
recirculated air and outside air.
h
appears on the infotainment display
when recirculation is activated.
The recirculation mode recycles
interior air and is not recommended
for extended use. If it is used for a
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Driving and Operating 9-1
Driving and
Operating
Driving Information
Distracted Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3
Drunk Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3
Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3
Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5
Track Events and CompetitiveDriving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5
Driving on Wet Roads . . . . . . . . . 9-6
Highway Hypnosis . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-7
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . 9-7
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-8
If the Vehicle Is Stuck . . . . . . . . 9-10
Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . 9-10
Starting and Operating
New Vehicle Break-In . . . . . . . . 9-15
Ignition Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-15
Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . 9-17
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-18 Shifting Into Park . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-18
Shifting out of Park . . . . . . . . . . 9-19
Parking over Things
That Burn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-21
Engine Exhaust
Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-21
Running the Vehicle WhileParked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-22
Automatic Transmission
Automatic Transmission . . . . . 9-22
Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-24
Brakes
Antilock BrakeSystem (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-26
Electric Parking Brake . . . . . . . 9-27
Brake Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-29
Hill Start Assist (HSA) . . . . . . . 9-29
Ride Control Systems
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-30
Competitive Driving Mode . . . 9-31
Limited-Slip Rear Axle . . . . . . . 9-32
Cruise Control
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-32
Driver Assistance Systems
Driver Assistance Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-35
Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing . . . . . . . . . 9-36
Assistance Systems for
Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-40
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-40
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-42
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-44
Fuel
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-46
Recommended Fuel . . . . . . . . . 9-46
Gasoline Specifications . . . . . . 9-47
California FuelRequirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-47
Fuels in Foreign Countries . . . 9-47
Fuel Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-48
Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-48
Filling a Portable Fuel Container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-49
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9-16 Driving and Operating
Center (DIC). SeeTransmission
Messages on page 5-32. When the
vehicle is shifted into P (Park), the
ignition system will switch to OFF.
Do not turn the engine off when the
vehicle is moving. This will cause a
loss of power assist in the brake
and steering systems and disable
the airbags.
If the vehicle must be shut off in an
emergency:
1. Brake using a firm and steady pressure. Do not pump the
brakes repeatedly. This may
deplete power assist, requiring
increased brake pedal force.
2. Shift the vehicle to N (Neutral). This can be done while the
vehicle is moving. After shifting
to N (Neutral), firmly apply the
brakes and steer the vehicle to a
safe location.
3. Come to a complete stop, shift to P (Park), and turn the ignition
to OFF. On vehicles with an
automatic transmission, the shift lever must be in P (Park) to turn
the ignition switch to the OFF
position.
4. Set the parking brake. See Electric Parking Brake on
page 9-27.
{Warning
Turning off the vehicle while
moving may cause loss of power
assist in the brake and steering
systems and disable the airbags.
While driving, only shut the
vehicle off in an emergency.
If the vehicle cannot be pulled over,
and must be shut off while driving,
press and hold the ENGINE START/
STOP button for longer than
two seconds, or press twice in
five seconds.
ACC/ACCESSORY (Amber
Indicator Light): This mode allows
you to use some electrical
accessories when the engine is off. With the ignition off, pressing the
button one time without the brake
pedal applied will place the ignition
system in ACC/ACCESSORY.
The ignition will switch from ACC/
ACCESSORY to OFF after
five minutes to prevent battery
rundown.
ON/RUN/START (Green Indicator
Light):
This mode is for driving and
starting. With the ignition off, and
the brake pedal applied, pressing
the button once will place the
ignition system in ON/RUN/START.
Once engine cranking begins,
release the button. Engine cranking
will continue until the engine starts.
See Starting the Engine on
page 9-17. The ignition will then
remain in ON/RUN.
Service Only Mode
This power mode is available for
service and diagnostics, and to
verify the proper operation of the
malfunction indicator lamp as may
be required for emission inspection
purposes. With the vehicle off, and
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Driving and Operating 9-17
the brake pedal not applied,
pressing and holding the button for
more than five seconds will place
the vehicle in Service Only Mode.
The instruments and audio systems
will operate as they do in ON/RUN,
but the vehicle will not be able to be
driven. The engine will not start in
Service Only Mode. Press the
button again to turn the vehicle off.
Starting the Engine
Move the shift lever to P (Park) or
N (Neutral). The engine will not start
in any other position. To restart the
engine when the vehicle is already
moving, use N (Neutral) only.
{Caution
Do not try to shift to P (Park) if the
vehicle is moving. If you do, you
could damage the transmission.
Shift to P (Park) only when the
vehicle is stopped.
{Caution
If you add electrical parts or
accessories, you could change
the way the engine operates. Any
resulting damage would not be
covered by the vehicle warranty.
SeeAdd-On Electrical Equipment
on page 9-50.
Starting Procedure
1. With the Keyless Access system, the transmitter must be
in the vehicle. Put your foot on
the brake pedal and push the
START button. When the engine
begins cranking, let go of the
button.
The idle speed will go down as
the engine gets warm. Do not
race the engine immediately
after starting it. Operate the
engine and transmission gently
to allow the oil to warm up and
lubricate all moving parts. If the transmitter is not in the
vehicle or something is
interfering with the transmitter,
the Driver Information Center
(DIC) will display a message.
See
Key and Lock Messages on
page 5-29.
If the battery in the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter
needs replacing, the DIC will
display a message. The vehicle
can still be driven. See “Starting
the Vehicle with a Low
Transmitter Battery” inRemote
Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation on page 2-3.
The vehicle has a
Computer-Controlled Cranking
System. This feature assists in
starting the engine and protects
components. If the ENGINE
START/STOP button is pressed,
and then released when the
engine begins cranking, the
engine will continue cranking for
a few seconds or until the
vehicle starts. If the engine does
not start and the button is
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