2015 CHEVROLET SS Owners Manual

Black plate (20,1)Chevrolet SS Sedan Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S.-7707491) - 2015 -
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9-20 Driving and Operating
Shifting Into Park
(Automatic Transmission)
1. Hold the brake pedal down andset the parking brake.
See Electric Parking Brake on
page 9-29.
2. Hold the button on the shift lever and push the lever toward the
front of the vehicle into P (Park).
3. Turn the ignition off.
Leaving the Vehicle With the
Engine Running
{Warning
It can be dangerous to leave the
vehicle with the engine running.
It could overheat and catch fire.
It is dangerous to get out of the
vehicle if the shift lever is not fully
in P (Park) with the parking brake
firmly set. The vehicle can roll. (Continued)
Warning (Continued)
Do not leave the vehicle when the
engine is running. If you have left
the engine running, the vehicle
can move suddenly. You or others
could be injured. To be sure the
vehicle will not move, even when
you are on fairly level ground,
always set the parking brake and
move the shift lever to P (Park).
SeeShifting Into Park (Automatic
Transmission) on page 9-20.
If you have to leave the vehicle with
the engine running, the vehicle must
be in P (Park) and the parking
brake set.
Release the button and check that
the shift lever cannot be moved out
of P (Park).
Torque Lock
Torque lock is when the weight of
the vehicle puts too much force on
the parking pawl in the transmission. This happens when
parking on a hill and shifting the
transmission into P (Park) is not
done properly and then it is difficult
to shift out of P (Park). To prevent
torque lock, set the parking brake
and then shift into P (Park). To find
out how, see
“Shifting Into Park”
listed previously.
If torque lock does occur, the
vehicle may need to be pushed
uphill by another vehicle to relieve
the parking pawl pressure, so you
can shift out of P (Park).
Shifting out of Park
(Automatic Transmission)
This vehicle is equipped with an
electronic shift lock release system.
The shift lock release is designed to
prevent movement of the shift lever
out of P (Park), unless the ignition is
in ON/RUN and the brake pedal is
applied.
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Driving and Operating 9-21
The shift lock release is always
functional except in the case of an
uncharged or low voltage (less than
9-volt) battery.
If the vehicle has an uncharged
battery or a battery with low voltage,
try charging or jump starting the
battery. SeeJump Starting on
page 10-71.
To shift out of P (Park):
1. Apply the brake pedal.
2. Place the ignition in ON/RUN.
3. Press the shift lever button.
4. Move the shift lever to the
desired position.
If still unable to shift out of P (Park):
1. Fully release the shift lever button.
2. Hold the brake pedal down and press the shift lever button
again.
3. Move the shift lever to the desired position. If you are still having a problem
shifting, see your dealer.
Shift Lock Manual Release
If jump starting the vehicle did not
work, the shift lock manual release
must be used.
To access the shift lock manual
release:
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Remove the trim from the center
console, in front of the shift
lever.
3. Insert a tool into the opening asfar as it will go and move the
shift lever out of P (Park).
If P (Park) is selected again, the
shift lever will be locked again.
Have the cause of the problem
fixed by your dealer.
4. Refit the trim to the center console.
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9-22 Driving and Operating
Parking
With a manual transmission, before
getting out of the vehicle, move the
shift lever into R (Reverse) if parking
on a downhill slope. On a level
surface or an uphill slope, use
1 (First) gear. Apply the parking
brake. Turn the wheels toward the
curb for a downhill slope, or away
from the curb for an uphill slope.
Once the shift lever has been
placed into gear with the clutch
pedal pressed in, turn the ignition to
OFF, and release the clutch.
Parking over Things
That Burn
{Warning
Things that can burn could touch
hot exhaust parts under the
vehicle and ignite. Do not park
over papers, leaves, dry grass,
or other things that can burn.
Engine Exhaust
{Warning
Engine exhaust contains carbon
monoxide (CO) which cannot be
seen or smelled. Exposure to CO
can cause unconsciousness and
even death.
Exhaust may enter the vehicle if:
.The vehicle idles in areas
with poor ventilation (parking
garages, tunnels, deep snow
that may block underbody
airflow or tail pipes).
.The exhaust smells or
sounds strange or different.
.The exhaust system leaks
due to corrosion or damage.
.The vehicle exhaust system
has been modified, damaged,
or improperly repaired.(Continued)
Warning (Continued)
.There are holes or openings
in the vehicle body from
damage or aftermarket
modifications that are not
completely sealed.
If unusual fumes are detected or
if it is suspected that exhaust is
coming into the vehicle:
.Drive it only with the windows
completely down.
.Have the vehicle repaired
immediately.
Never park the vehicle with the
engine running in an enclosed
area such as a garage or a
building that has no fresh air
ventilation.
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Driving and Operating 9-23
Running the Vehicle
While Parked
It is better not to park with the
engine running.
If the vehicle is left with the engine
running, follow the proper steps to
be sure the vehicle will not move.
SeeShifting Into Park (Automatic
Transmission) on page 9-20 and
Engine Exhaust on page 9-22.
Automatic
Transmission
Press the select button on the front
of the shift lever to move into any
position.
When the shift lever position is
changed, the lever position is
indicated on the bottom of the Driver
Information Center (DIC).
The engine will not start unless the
shift lever is in P (Park) or
N (Neutral). P (Park):
This position locks the
rear wheels. It is the best position to
use when the engine is started
because the vehicle cannot move
easily.
{Warning
It is dangerous to get out of the
vehicle if the shift lever is not fully
in P (Park) with the parking brake
firmly set. The vehicle can roll.
Do not leave the vehicle when the
engine is running. If you have left
the engine running, the vehicle
can move suddenly. You or others
could be injured. To be sure the
vehicle will not move, even when
you are on fairly level ground,
always set the parking brake and
move the shift lever to P (Park).
See Shifting Into Park (Automatic
Transmission) on page 9-20.
Make sure the shift lever is fully in
P (Park) before starting the engine.
The vehicle has an automatic
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9-24 Driving and Operating
transmission shift lock control
system. Fully apply the brake pedal
first and then press the shift lever
button before shifting from P (Park)
when the ignition is in ON/RUN or
ACC/ACCESSORY. If the vehicle
will not shift out of P (Park), ease
pressure on the shift lever and push
the shift lever all the way into
P (Park) while maintaining brake
application. Then press the shift
lever button and move the shift lever
into another gear. SeeShifting out
of Park (Automatic Transmission) on
page 9-20.
R (Reverse): Use this gear to
back up.
At low vehicle speeds, R (Reverse)
can also be used to rock the vehicle
back and forth to get out of snow,
ice, or sand without damaging the
transmission. See If the Vehicle Is
Stuck on page 9-11 for additional
information.{Caution
Shifting to R (Reverse) while the
vehicle is moving forward could
damage the transmission. The
repairs would not be covered by
the vehicle warranty. Shift to
R (Reverse) only after the vehicle
is stopped.
N (Neutral): In this position, the
engine does not connect with the
wheels. To restart the engine when
the vehicle is already moving, use
N (Neutral) only.
{Warning
Shifting into a drive gear while the
engine is running at high speed is
dangerous. Unless your foot is
firmly on the brake pedal, the
vehicle could move very rapidly.
You could lose control and hit
(Continued)
Warning (Continued)
people or objects. Do not shift
into a drive gear while the engine
is running at high speed.
{Caution
Shifting out of P (Park) or
N (Neutral) with the engine
running at high speed may
damage the transmission. The
repairs would not be covered by
the vehicle warranty. Be sure the
engine is not running at high
speed when shifting the vehicle.
D (Drive): Use this position for
general driving. The transmission
automatically selects the
appropriate gear according to the
current load and driving conditions.
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Driving and Operating 9-25
{Caution
If the vehicle accelerates slowly,
or does not shift gears, the
transmission could be damaged.
Have the vehicle serviced
right away.
Sport Shift Mode
Sport Shift mode can be selected
where maximum responsiveness is
required. When operated in Sport Shift mode,
the transmission will delay upshifts
and allow earlier downshifts.
In addition, the transmission can
sense enthusiastic driving, at which
point it may delay upshifting and
downshift earlier when braking. This
is designed to maximize vehicle
performance.
To activate sport shift mode:
1. Move the shift lever to D (Drive).
2. Push the shift lever to the right.
Sport Mode On is displayed on
the DIC.
Do not move the shift lever to
+ (Plus) or −(Minus), otherwise
Active Select mode will be
enabled.
3. To return to Normal Shift mode, move the shift lever left, to
D (Drive). Sport Mode Off is
displayed on the DIC.
On the bottom of the display, S
appears as long as Sport Shift
mode is selected. Normal Shift Mode
Normal shift mode is recommended
for normal or freeway driving, as it
provides optimum fuel economy.
When the shift lever is moved to
D (Drive), normal shift mode is
selected.
Manual Mode
Active Select (A/S) Mode
A/S mode allows gears to be
selected manually.
It can also provide engine braking
by selecting the appropriate lower
gear on a steep downhill grade.
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9-26 Driving and Operating
To enable A/S mode:
1. Move the shift lever to D (Drive).
2. Push the lever to the right.
3. Shift to the required gear:To shift up a gear, briefly push
the lever forward toward the
+ (Plus) and release it.
To shift down a gear, briefly pull
the lever rearward toward the
−(Minus) and release it. After changing the gear and
releasing the shift lever, it returns to
the center position on the right side
of the selector.
On the bottom of the display, M and
the currently selected gear appear
as long as A/S mode is selected.
Alternatively, the paddles can be
used to shift to the required gear:
To shift up a gear, briefly pull the
+ (Plus) paddle toward the steering
wheel and release it. To shift down a gear, briefly pull the
−
(Minus) paddle toward the steering
wheel and release it.
.The transmission will shift to a
selected gear only if the engine
speed is within a suitable range.
If not suitable, SHIFT DENIED
will be displayed in the DIC, and
the transmission will not shift
gears. Continuing to hold the
lever in the −(Minus) position
will select the requested gear as
soon as the vehicle speed
decreases to the allowed speed
for that gear.
.If the engine speed becomes too
low for the currently selected
gear, the transmission will
automatically shift down, even
though A/S mode is still
selected.
.While in A/S mode, 2 (Second)
or 3 (Third) gear starts can be
selected from a standing start.
This is useful for gentle
acceleration on slippery
surfaces.
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Driving and Operating 9-27
To disable A/S mode and return to
Normal Shift mode, push the shift
lever to the left, to position D (Drive).
On the bottom of the display, D is
displayed.
To disable A/S mode and return to
Sport Shift mode, hold the shift lever
in the + (Plus) position for more than
one second. On the bottom of the
display, S is displayed.
Temporary Active Select
(A/S) Mode
A/S can also be operated from
D (Drive) using the steering wheel
paddles only. With the vehicle in
motion, briefly pulling the + (Plus) or
−(Minus) steering wheel paddles at
any time will engage Temporary A/
S mode. In this mode A/S functions as if
activated from Sport mode, except
that the transmission will
automatically exit Temporary A/S
mode to Normal Shift mode if any of
the following conditions are met:
.The vehicle speed drops below
approximately 10 km/h (6 mph).
.No shift paddle is pressed, and
steady driving without
accelerating, decelerating,
or cornering is detected for
approximately seven seconds.
.The + (Plus) steering wheel
paddle is pulled and held for
more than one second.
.The shift lever is moved out of
D (Drive) to Sport Shift mode.
Manual Transmission
To operate the transmission:
1 (First):
Press the clutch pedal
and shift into 1 (First). Then slowly
let up on the clutch pedal as you
press the accelerator pedal.
You can shift into 1 (First) when you
are going less than 64 km/h
(40 mph). If you come to a complete
stop and it is hard to shift into
1 (First), put the shift lever in Neutral
and let up on the clutch. Press the
clutch pedal back down. Then shift
into 1 (First).
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