2015 CHEVROLET SS ignition

Black plate (3,1)Chevrolet SS Sedan Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S.-7707491) - 2015 -
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Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-3
Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System Operation
The RKE transmitter may work up to
60 m (197 ft) away from the vehicle.
Other conditions can affect the
performance of the transmitter. See
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System on page 2-2.
Q(Lock):Press to lock all doors.
The turn signal indicators may flash
and/or the horn may sound on the
second press to indicate locking. See
“Remote Lock Feedback” under
Vehicle Personalization on
page 5-33. If a passenger door is
open when
Qis pressed, all doors
lock. If the driver door is open when
Qis pressed, all doors lock except
the driver door. These settings can
be modified. See “Open Door Anti
Lock Out” underVehicle
Personalization on page 5-33.
Pressing
Qmay also arm the alarm
system. See Vehicle Alarm System
on page 2-14.
K(Unlock): Press to unlock the
driver door or all doors. See
“Remote Door Unlock” under
Vehicle Personalization on
page 5-33. The turn signal
indicators flash to indicate unlocking
has occurred. See “Remote Unlock
Feedback” underVehicle
Personalization on page 5-33.
Pressing
Kmay also disarm the
alarm system. See Vehicle Alarm
System on page 2-14. If equipped, memory seat positions
may be recalled when vehicle is
unlocked and driver door is open.
See
Memory Seats on page 3-5 and
“Remote Lock/Unlock/Start” under
Vehicle Personalization on
page 5-33
Y(Remote Trunk Release):
Press and hold until the trunk
begins to move.
7(Vehicle Locator/Panic
Alarm): Press and release one
time to initiate vehicle locator. The
exterior lamps flash and the horn
chirps three times. Press and
hold
7for at least three seconds to
sound the panic alarm. The horn
sounds and the turn signals flash
until
7is pressed again or the key
is placed in the ignition and turned
to ON/RUN.
/(Remote Vehicle Start): Press
and release
Qthen immediately
press and hold
/for at least
four seconds to start the engine
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from outside the vehicle using the
RKE transmitter. SeeRemote
Vehicle Start on page 2-8.
The RKE transmitter buttons will not
operate when the key is in the
ignition.
Keyless Access Operation
Some vehicles have a Keyless
Access system that lets you lock
and unlock the doors without
removing the RKE transmitter from
your pocket, purse, briefcase, etc.
The RKE transmitter should be
within 1 m (3 ft) of the door being
opened. If the vehicle has this
feature, there will be buttons on the
outside door handles.
The vehicle can be customized to
always unlock all doors on the first
lock/unlock button press. See
Vehicle Personalization on
page 5-33. Keyless Unlocking/Locking from
the Driver Door
When the doors are locked and the
RKE transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft)
of the driver door handle, pressing
the lock/unlock button on the driver
door handle will unlock the driver
door. If the lock/unlock button is
pressed again within five seconds,
all passenger doors will unlock. Pull
the door handle to unlatch the door.
Pressing the lock/unlock button will
cause all doors to lock if any of the
following occur:
.It has been more than
five seconds since the first lock/
unlock button press.
.Two lock/unlock button presses
were used to unlock all doors.
.Any vehicle door has been
opened and all doors are now
closed.
Keyless Unlocking/Locking from
the Passenger Doors
When the doors are locked and the
RKE transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft)
of the door handle, pressing the
lock/unlock button on a passenger
door handle will unlock all doors.
Pressing the lock/unlock button will
cause all doors to lock if any of the
following occur:
.The lock/unlock button was used
to unlock all doors.
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Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-9
Starting the Vehicle
To start the engine using the remote
start feature:
1. Aim the RKE transmitter at thevehicle.
2. Press and release
Q.
3. Immediately after completing Step 2, press and hold
/for at
least four seconds or until the
turn signal lamps flash. The turn
signal lamps flashing confirms
the request to remote start the
vehicle has been received.
When the engine starts, the parking
lamps will turn on and remain on as
long as the engine is running. The
doors will be locked and the climate
control system may come on.
The engine will continue to run for
10 minutes. After 30 seconds,
repeat the steps to extend to
20 minutes. Remote start can be
extended only once.
Start the vehicle before driving. Extending Engine Run Time
To extend to 20 minutes, repeat
Steps 1–3 while the engine is still
running. An extension can be
requested 30 seconds after starting.
The remote start can be
extended once.
For example, if the engine has been
running for five minutes, and the
remote start is extended, the engine
will run for a total of 20 minutes.
A maximum of two remote starts,
or a single start with an extension,
is allowed between ignition cycles.
The vehicle's ignition must be
turned on and then back off before
the remote start procedure can be
used again.
Canceling a Remote Start
To cancel a remote start, do one of
the following:
.Aim the RKE transmitter at the
vehicle and press and hold
/
until the parking lamps turn off.
.Turn on the hazard warning
flashers.
.Turn the vehicle on and then off.
Conditions in Which Remote Start
Will Not Work
The remote vehicle start feature will
not operate if:
.The vehicle is unlocked.
.The hood is not closed.
.The hazard warning flashers
are on.
.The malfunction indicator lamp
is on.
.The engine coolant temperature
is too high.
.The oil pressure is low.
.Two remote vehicle starts, or a
single remote start with an
extension, have already
been used.
.The vehicle is not in P (Park).
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Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-11
Power Door Locks
K(Unlock):Press to unlock the
doors.
Q(Lock): Press to lock the doors.
Delayed Locking
This feature will delay the actual
locking of the doors and arming of
the theft-deterrent system for
five seconds when the door lock
switch or Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) transmitter is used to
lock the vehicle. If any door is open when locking the
vehicle, three chimes will signal that
the delayed locking feature is active.
Five seconds after the last door is
closed, all of the doors will lock. To
cancel the delay and lock the doors
immediately, press
Qon the RKE
transmitter or the power door lock
switch a second time. The
theft-deterrent system will arm after
30 seconds.
Automatic Door Locks
When the doors are closed, the
ignition is on, and the shift lever is
moved out of P (Park) for automatic
transmissions, or the vehicle speed
is above 13 km/h (8 mph) for
manual transmissions, the doors
will lock.
To unlock the doors:
.PressKon a power door lock
switch.
.If equipped with an automatic
transmission, shift the
transmission into P (Park).
.If equipped with a manual
transmission, remove the key
from the ignition when parked.
Automatic door unlocking can be
programmed through the Driver
Information Center (DIC). See
Vehicle Personalization on
page 5-33.
Lockout Protection
If the vehicle is in ACC/
ACCESSORY or ON/RUN/START
and the power door lock switch is
pressed with the driver door open,
all the doors will lock and only the
driver door will unlock.
If Open Door Anti Lockout is turned
on and the vehicle is off, the driver
door is open, and locking is
requested, all the doors will lock and
only the driver door will unlock. The
Open Door Anti Lockout feature can
be turned on or off using the vehicle
personalization menus. See Vehicle
Personalization on page 5-33.
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Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-15
The vehicle alarm system will not
arm if the doors are locked with
the key.
If the driver door is opened without
first unlocking with the RKE
transmitter, the horn will chirp and
the lights will flash to indicate a
pre-alarm. If the vehicle is not
started, or the door is not unlocked
by pressing
Kon the RKE
transmitter during the 10-second
pre-alarm, the alarm will be
activated.
The alarm will also be activated if
the passenger door, the trunk, or the
hood is opened without first
disarming the system. When the
alarm is activated, the turn signals
flash and the horn sounds for about
30 seconds. The alarm system will
then re-arm to monitor for the next
unauthorized event.
Disarming the System
To disarm the system, do one of the
following:
.PressKon the RKE transmitter.
.Start the engine.
To avoid setting off the alarm by
accident:
.Lock the vehicle with the RKE
transmitter after all occupants
have exited.
.Always unlock the vehicle with
the RKE transmitter, or use the
Keyless Access system.
Unlocking the driver door with
the key will not disarm the
system or turn off the alarm.
Immobilizer
See Radio Frequency Statement on
page 13-12.
Immobilizer Operation
This vehicle has a passive
theft-deterrent system.
The system does not have to be
manually armed or disarmed.
The immobilizer activates itself
automatically after the key has been
removed from the ignition switch,
if equipped with Keyless Access,
when the engine is switched off by
pressing the ENGINE START/STOP
button.
The system checks whether the
vehicle is allowed to start with the
key used. If the transponder in the
key is recognized, the vehicle can
be started.
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2-16 Keys, Doors, and Windows
The security light in the instrument
cluster comes on when there is a
problem with arming or disarming
the theft-deterrent system.
The system has one or more
transmitters matched to an
immobilizer control unit in your
vehicle. Only a correctly matched
transmitter will start the vehicle.
If the transmitter is ever damaged,
you may not be able to start your
vehicle.
When trying to start the vehicle, the
security light comes on briefly when
the ignition is turned on.
If the vehicle does not start and the
security light stays on, there is a
problem with the system. Turn the
vehicle off and try again.If the RKE transmitter appears to be
undamaged, try another transmitter
or if equipped with Keyless Access,
place the transmitter in the
transmitter pocket in the center
console. See
“Starting the Vehicle
with a Low Transmitter Battery”
under Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation on page 2-3.
If the vehicle does not start with the
other transmitter or when the
transmitter is in the pocket in the
center console, see your dealer.
Do not leave the transmitter that
disarms or deactivates the
theft-deterrent system, in the
vehicle.
Exterior Mirrors
Convex Mirrors
{Warning
A convex mirror can make things,
like other vehicles, look farther
away than they really are. If you
cut too sharply into the right lane,
you could hit a vehicle on the
right. Check the inside mirror or
glance over your shoulder before
changing lanes.
The passenger side mirror is convex
shaped. A convex mirror's surface is
curved so more can be seen from
the driver seat.
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Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-17
Power Mirrors
To adjust the mirrors:
1. Press the switch (2) to select theleft or right mirror.
2. Press the arrows (1) to adjust the mirror.
3. Adjust the mirror to see a little of the vehicle, and the area behind
the vehicle.
Keep the switch (2) in the center
when not adjusting the mirrors.
Folding Mirrors
Manual Folding Mirrors
The vehicle has manual folding
mirrors. These mirrors can be folded
inward to prevent damage when
going through an automatic car
wash. To fold, pull the mirror toward
the vehicle. Push the mirror outward
to return it to the original position.
Heated Mirrors
The vehicle has heated outside
rearview mirrors.
=(Rear Window Defogger):
Press to heat the mirrors.
See Dual Automatic Climate Control
System on page 8-1.
Automatic Dimming
Mirror
The driver outside mirror
automatically adjusts for the glare of
headlamps behind you.
Reverse Tilt Mirrors
If equipped with memory seats, the
outside mirrors have a reverse tilt
feature. This feature tilts the outside
mirrors to a preselected position
when the vehicle is in R (Reverse).
This allows the driver to view the
curb for parallel parking. The mirrors
return to their original position when
the vehicle is shifted out of
R (Reverse), the ignition is turned
off, or if the vehicle reverse speed
exceeds 10 km/h (6 mph).
This feature can be turned on or off
through the Driver Information
Center (DIC). See Vehicle
Personalization on page 5-33. See
Memory Seats on page 3-5.
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Interior Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirrors
Adjust the rearview mirror for a clear
view of the area behind your
vehicle.
If equipped with OnStar, there are
three buttons at the bottom of the
mirror. See your dealer for more
information on the system and how
to subscribe to OnStar. SeeOnStar
Overview on page 14-1.
To avoid accidental OnStar calls,
clean the mirror with the ignition off.
Do not spray glass cleaner directly
on the mirror. Use a soft towel
dampened with water.
Automatic Dimming
Rearview Mirror
The rearview mirror automatically
dims to reduce the glare of the
headlamps from behind. This
feature comes on when the vehicle
is started.
Windows
{Warning
Never leave a child, a helpless
adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle,
especially with the windows
closed in warm or hot weather.
They can be overcome by the
extreme heat and suffer
permanent injuries or even death
from heat stroke.
Power Windows
{Warning
Children could be seriously
injured or killed if caught in the
path of a closing window. Never
leave keys in a vehicle with
children. When there are children
in the rear seat, use the window
lockout button to prevent
operation of the windows. See
Keys on page 2-1.
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