Black plate (50,1)Chevrolet SS Sedan Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S.-6014851) - 2014 -
1st Edition - 8/22/13
10-50 Vehicle Care
{Warning
Mixing tires of different sizes
(other than those originally
installed on the vehicle), brands,
or types may cause loss of
control of the vehicle, resulting in
a crash or other vehicle damage.
Use the correct size, brand, and
type of tire on all four wheels.
{Warning
Using bias-ply tires on the
vehicle may cause the wheel
rim flanges to develop cracks
after many miles of driving.
A tire and/or wheel could fail
suddenly and cause a crash.
Use only radial-ply tires with
the wheels on the vehicle. If the vehicle tires must be
replaced with a tire that does not
have a TPC Spec number, make
sure they are the same size,
load range, speed rating, and
construction (radial) as the
original tires.
Vehicles that have a tire
pressure monitoring system
could give an inaccurate
low-pressure warning if non-TPC
Spec rated tires are installed.
See
Tire Pressure Monitor
Operation on page 10-43.
The Tire and Loading
Information label indicates the
original equipment tires on the
vehicle. See Vehicle Load Limits
on page 9-10, for the label
location and more information
about the Tire and Loading
Information label.
Different Size Tires and
Wheels
If wheels or tires are installed that
are a different size than the original
equipment wheels and tires, vehicle
performance, including its braking,
ride and handling characteristics,
stability, and resistance to rollover
may be affected. If the vehicle has
electronic systems such as antilock
brakes, rollover airbags, traction
control, electronic stability control,
or All-Wheel Drive, the performance
of these systems can also be
affected.
{Warning
If different sized wheels are used,
there may not be an acceptable
level of performance and safety if
tires not recommended for those
wheels are selected. This
increases the chance of a crash
and serious injury. Only use GM
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10-54 Vehicle Care
Warning (Continued)
control and a crash. Use another
type of traction device only if its
manufacturer recommends it for
the vehicle's tire size combination
and road conditions. Follow that
manufacturer's instructions. To
avoid vehicle damage, drive
slowly and readjust or remove the
traction device if it contacts the
vehicle. Do not spin the wheels.
If traction devices are used, install
them on the rear tires.
If a Tire Goes Flat
It is unusual for a tire to blow out
while driving, especially if the tires
are maintained properly. SeeTires
on page 10-34. If air goes out of a
tire, it is much more likely to leak
out slowly. But if there is ever a
blowout, here are a few tips about
what to expect and what to do:
If a front tire fails, the flat tire
creates a drag that pulls the vehicle
toward that side. Take your foot off
the accelerator pedal and grip the
steering wheel firmly. Steer to
maintain lane position, and then
gently brake to a stop, well off the
road, if possible.
A rear blowout, particularly on a
curve, acts much like a skid and
may require the same correction as
used in a skid. Stop pressing the
accelerator pedal and steer to
straighten the vehicle. It may be
very bumpy and noisy. Gently brake
to a stop, well off the road,
if possible.{Warning
Driving on a flat tire will cause
permanent damage to the tire.
Re-inflating a tire after it has been
driven on while severely
underinflated or flat may cause a
blowout and a serious crash.
Never attempt to re-inflate a tire
that has been driven on while
severely underinflated or flat.
Have your dealer or an authorized
tire service center repair or
replace the flat tire as soon as
possible.
{Warning
Lifting a vehicle and getting under
it to do maintenance or repairs is
dangerous without the
appropriate safety equipment and
training. If a jack is provided with
the vehicle, it is designed only for
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10-68 Vehicle Care
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire
and Tools
{Warning
Storing a jack, a tire, or other
equipment in the passenger
compartment of the vehicle could
cause injury. In a sudden stop or
collision, loose equipment could
strike someone. Store all these in
the proper place.
Replace the jack, tools, container
and flat tire in the trunk by reversing
the steps used to remove them.
Full-Size Spare Tire
If this vehicle came with a full-size
spare tire, it was fully inflated when
new, however, it can lose air over
time. Check the inflation pressure
regularly. See Tire Pressure on
page 10-41 andVehicle Load Limits
on page 9-10 for information
regarding proper tire inflation and
loading the vehicle. For instructions on how to remove, install, or store a
spare tire, see
Tire Changing on
page 10-63.
After installing the spare tire on the
vehicle, stop as soon as possible
and check that the spare is correctly
inflated. The spare tire is made to
perform well at speeds up to
112 km/h (70 mph) at the
recommended inflation pressure, so
you can finish your trip.
The full-size spare includes a TPMS
sensor. The TPMS will not monitor
or display the spare tire air pressure
until the tire/wheel is installed at one
of the four tire/wheel positions on
the vehicle and matched to the new
position. See Tire Pressure Monitor
Operation on page 10-43 for
information about matching the
spare tire to the TPMS.
Have the damaged or flat road tire
repaired or replaced and installed
back onto the vehicle as soon as
possible so the spare tire will be
available in case it is needed again. Do not mix tires and wheels of
different sizes, because they will not
fit. Keep the spare tire and its wheel
together.
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10-72 Vehicle Care
There are 2 oval-shaped slots (1)
under the front of the vehicle that
should be used to move a disabled
vehicle. Use only these slots to
hook to the vehicle. The slots can
be accessed through the splash
shield. Use an appropriate size T
hook for the slot.
To tow the vehicle behind another
vehicle for recreational purposes,
such as behind a motor home, see
“Recreational Vehicle Towing”
following.
Recreational Vehicle
Towing
{Caution
Dolly towing or dinghy towing the
vehicle may cause damage
because of reduced ground
clearance. Always put the vehicle
on a flatbed truck or trailer.
The vehicle was neither designed
nor intended to be towed with any of
its wheels on the ground. If the
vehicle must be towed, see Towing
the Vehicle on page 10-71.
Appearance Care
Exterior Care
Locks
Locks are lubricated at the factory.
Use a de-icing agent only when
absolutely necessary, and have the
locks greased after using. See
Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants on page 11-12.
Washing the Vehicle
To preserve the vehicle's finish,
wash it often and out of direct
sunlight.
{Caution
Do not use petroleum-based,
acidic, or abrasive cleaning
agents as they can damage the
vehicle's paint, metal, or plastic
parts. If damage occurs, it would
not be covered by the vehicle
warranty. Approved cleaning
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INDEX i-11
Symbols, Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . 7-46
SystemForward CollisionAlert (FCA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-40
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2, 13-15
System Needs Service . . . . . . . . 7-68
Systems Driver Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-35
T
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-82
Text Telephone (TTY) Users . . . 13-4
Theft-Deterrent Systems . . . . . . . 2-15Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15
Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
Tires Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-49
Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-53
Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-63
Designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-37
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-50
Full-Size Spare . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-68
If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . 10-54
Inflation Monitor System . . . . 10-43
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-46 Tires (cont'd)
Low Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-35
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-31
Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18
Pressure Monitor System . . . 10-42
Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-47
Sealant and
Compressor Kit . . . . . . . . . . . 10-56
Sealant and Compressor
Kit, Storing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-62
Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . . . . . . 10-36
Terminology and Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-38
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-51
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-52
Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . 10-52
When It Is Time for New
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-48
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-35
Towing Recreational Vehicle . . . . . . . . 10-72
Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-50
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-71 Track Events and
Competitive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5
Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak
®Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18
Limited-Slip Rear Axle . . . . . . . . 9-32
Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-30
Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-50
Transmission Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-22
Fluid, Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-9
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-32
Transportation Program,
Courtesy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-7
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
Trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
Turn and Lane-Change Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
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i-12 INDEX
U
Uniform Tire QualityGrading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-51
Updates Map Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-68
Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-11
USB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-34
Using the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6
Using This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii
V
Vehicle Alarm System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3
Identification
Number (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1
Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-26
Personalization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-33
Positioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-66
Reminder Messages . . . . . . . . . . 5-32
Remote Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Service Soon Light . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-71
Vehicle Ahead Indicator . . . . . . . 5-17 Vehicle Care
Storing the Tire Sealant
and Compressor Kit . . . . . . . 10-62
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-41
Ventilation, Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6
Viewing Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-31
Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19
Voice Recognition . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-68
W
Warning Brake System Light . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14
Lane Departure (LDW) . . . . . . . 9-44
Warning Light Forward CollisionAlert (FCA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16
Warning Lights, Gauges, and
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii Cautions and Danger . . . . . . . . . . . . iii
Hazard Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-17
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-32 Wheels
Alignment and Tire
Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-52
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-50
Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-52
When It Is Time for New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-48
Where to Put the Restraint . . . . 3-32
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18 Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-32
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18
Windshield Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-24
Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-8
Winter Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-35
Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . 10-23
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