2015 CHEVROLET SS ECO mode

Black plate (34,1)Chevrolet SS Sedan Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S.-7707491) - 2015 -
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5-34 Instruments and Controls
settings where background noise is
typically louder than the sound
system volume.
Select Off, Low, Medium, or High.
Gracenote Options
Select to improve voice recognition
and media groupings.
Select to enable or disable. SeeCD
Player on page 7-32, USB on
page 7-34, Auxiliary Devices on
page 7-40, and Bluetooth Audio on
page 7-40.
XM Channel Art
When on, the radio will
automatically update the XM screen
and background graphics.
Select On or Off.
Max Startup Volume
Select the maximum volume level at
startup even if a higher volume had
been set when the radio was
turned off. Number of Favorite Pages
Select to set the number of FAV
pages to be displayed.
XM Categories
Select or deselect any category to
be used in XM mode.
Software Version Menu
Select to display information about
the system and software.
Phone Settings
See
“Phone” inConfigure Menu on
page 7-60.
Navigation Settings
See Configure Menu on page 7-60.
Display Settings
Select and the following may
display:
.Home Page Menu
.Rear Camera Options
.Display Off
.Map Settings Home Page Menu
Select to customize the first page of
the Home Page.
Rear Camera Options
Select and the following may
display:
.Camera
.Symbols
.Guide Lines
Select to turn an option on and off.
See Assistance Systems for Parking
or Backing on page 9-41.
Display Off
Select to turn off the display. The
display will return when any button
is pressed or the screen is touched.
Map Settings
Select to enter the submenu to
change Automatic Zoom, enable
Speed Limit display on map, and
change Map Display settings.
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Infotainment System 7-39
2. Select a playlist name to view alist of all songs in the playlist.
3. Select the song from the list to begin playback.
Artists:
1. Press to view the artists on the iPod.
2. Select an artist name to view a list of all albums with songs by
the artist.
3. Select an album.
4. Select the song from the list to begin playback.
Albums:
1. Press to view the albums on the iPod.
2. Select an album name to view a list of all songs on the album.
3. Select the song from the list to begin playback.
Songs:
1. Press to view a list of all songs on the iPod. 2. Select the song from the list to
begin playback.
Genres:
1. Press to view the genres on the iPod.
2. Select a genre name to view a list of artists of that genre.
3. Select an artist to view albums or All Albums to view all albums
of that genre.
Podcasts:
1. Press to view the podcasts on the iPod.
2. Select a podcast name to begin playback.
Composers:
1. Press to view the composers on the iPod.
2. Select the composer to view a list of songs by that composer.
3. Select a song from the list to begin playback. Audiobooks:
1. Press to view the audiobooks on
the iPod.
2. Select the audiobook 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
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Infotainment System 7-71
Search Composer (composer
name):Instructs the system to
show a list of all songs by a specific
composer. For example, say
"Search Composer
.”
Search Album (album name):
Instructs the system to show a list of
all songs by a specific album. For
example, say "Search Album
.”
Search Genre (genre name):
Instructs the system to show a list of
all songs for a specific genre. For
example, say "Search Genre
.”
Search Folder (folder name):
Instructs the system to show a list of
all songs in a specific folder. For
example, say "Search folder
.”
Search Playlist (playlist name):
Instructs the system to show a list of
all songs in a specific playlist. For
example, say "Search playlist
.” Search Audiobook (audiobook
name):
Instructs the system to
show a list of all tracks in a specific
audiobook. For example, say
"Search audiobook
.”
Search Playlist (playlist name):
Instructs the system to show a list of
all songs in a specific playlist. For
example, say "Search playlist
.”
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.”
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7-76 Infotainment System
Pairing Information
.A Bluetooth-enabled phone and
an audio playback device can be
paired to the system at the
same time.
.Up to five devices can be paired
to the Bluetooth system.
.The pairing process is disabled
when the vehicle is moving.
.Pairing only needs to be
completed once, unless the
pairing information on the cell
phone changes or the cell phone
is deleted from the system.
.Only one paired cell phone can
be connected to the Bluetooth
system at a time.
.If multiple paired cell phones are
within range of the system, the
radio will connect to the first
phone in the list or to the phone
that was previously connected.Pairing a Phone/Device
1. Press the CONFIG button
or
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.
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Infotainment System 7-77
4. Select the phone to delete andfollow 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. Pairing a Phone
1. Press
b/g. The system
responds “Please say a
command,” followed by a tone.
2. Say “Pair.”The system responds
with “Please search for
Bluetooth devices on your
phone, select your vehicle,
confirm and enter the PIN
provided on the screen.”
3. Start the search for Bluetooth devices on the phone. Then
select the device and follow the
instructions on the phone by
either entering the four-digit PIN
or confirming the six-digit
passcode. The PIN is used in
Step 4.
4. 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 responds
“successfully paired.” 5. Repeat Steps 1−4 to pair
additional phones.
Listing All Paired and Connected
Phones
The system can list all cell phones
paired to it. If a paired cell phone is
also connected to the vehicle, the
system responds with “is connected”
after that phone name.
1. Press
b/g. The system
responds “Please say a
command,” followed by a tone.
2. Say “Device List.”
Deleting a Paired Phone
If the phone name to delete is
unknown, see “Listing All Paired
and Connected Phones.”
1. Press
b/g. The system
responds “Please say a
command,” followed by a tone.
2. Say “Delete Device.”
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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 will limit
the blower speed until the engine
has warmed up.
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
infotainment display. Turn the driver
temperature control to adjust the
system temperature.
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Climate Controls 8-3
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
long period of time, the system
automatically lets some outside air
into the vehicle for ventilation.
Do not use the recirculation mode if
occupants are smoking.
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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 . . . . . . . . . 9-8
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . 9-9
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-9
If the Vehicle Is Stuck . . . . . . . . 9-11
Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . 9-11
Starting and Operating
New Vehicle Break-In . . . . . . . . 9-16
Ignition Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-16
Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . 9-18
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-19 Shifting Into Park (Automatic
Transmission) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-20
Shifting out of Park (Automatic Transmission) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-20
Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-22
Parking over Things
That Burn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-22
Engine Exhaust
Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-22
Running the Vehicle WhileParked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-23
Automatic Transmission
Automatic Transmission . . . . . 9-23
Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-25
Manual Transmission
Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . 9-27
Brakes
Antilock BrakeSystem (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-28
Electric Parking Brake . . . . . . . 9-29
Brake Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-31
Hill Start Assist (HSA) . . . . . . . 9-31
Ride Control Systems
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-32
Driver Mode Control . . . . . . . . . 9-34
Track Driver Mode . . . . . . . . . . . 9-36
Limited-Slip Rear Axle . . . . . . . 9-38
Cruise Control
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-38
Driver Assistance Systems
Driver Assistance Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-41
Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing . . . . . . . . . 9-41
Assistance Systems for Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-46
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-46
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-48
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-50
Fuel
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-51
California FuelRequirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-52
Fuels in Foreign Countries . . . 9-53
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