2017 CHEVROLET SS transmission fluid

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290 Vehicle Care
How to Check Lubricant
1. Fill Plug Hole
2. Drain Plug Hole
To g e t a n a c c u r a t e r e a d i n g , t h evehicle should be on a levelsurface.
If the level is below the bottom ofthe filler plug hole, add somelubricant. Add enough lubricant toraise the level to the bottom of thefiller plug hole.
What to Use
To a d d l u b r i c a n t w h e n t h e l e v e l i slow or to completely refill afterdraining, seeRecommended Fluidsand Lubricants0358.Thenfilltothe bottom of the fill plug hole withthe required lubricant.
Starter Switch Check
{Warning
When you are doing this
inspection, the vehicle could
move suddenly. If the vehicle
moves, you or others could be
injured.
1. Before starting this check, besure there is enough roomaround the vehicle.
2. Apply both the parking brakeand the regular brake.
Do not use the acceleratorpedal, and be ready to turn offthe engine immediately if itstarts.
3. Try to start the engine in eachgear. The vehicle should startonly in P (Park) or N (Neutral).If the vehicle starts in any otherposition, contact your dealer forservice.
Automatic Transmission
Shift Lock Control
Function Check
{Warning
When you are doing this
inspection, the vehicle could
move suddenly. If the vehicle
moves, you or others could be
injured.
1. Before starting this check, besure there is enough roomaround the vehicle. It should beparked on a level surface.
2. Apply the parking brake. Beready to apply the regularbrake immediately if the vehiclebegins to move.

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The jump start positive (1) andnegative (2) posts are in the enginecompartment on the driver side ofthe vehicle.
These posts are used instead of adirect connection to the battery.
The positive jump start connectionis covered by a red cap. Remove toexpose the terminal.
1. Check the other vehicle.It must have a 12-volt batterywith a negative ground system.
Caution
If the other vehicle does not have
a12-voltsystemwithanegative
ground, both vehicles can be
damaged. Only use a vehicle that
has a 12-volt system with a
negative ground for jump starting.
2. Position the two vehicles sothat they are not touching.
3. Set the parking brake firmlyand put the shift lever inP(Park)withanautomatictransmission. SeeShifting IntoPark (Automatic Transmission)0232.Vehicleswithamanualtransmission should be inNeutral. SeeParking0234.
Caution
If any accessories are left on or
plugged in during the jump
starting procedure, they could be
damaged. The repairs would not
be covered by the vehicle
warranty. Whenever possible, turn
off or unplug all accessories on
either vehicle when jump starting.
4. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFFand switch off all lights andaccessories in both vehicles,except the hazard warningflashers if needed.
{Warning
An electric fan can start up even
when the engine is not running
and can injure you. Keep hands,
clothing, and tools away from any
underhood electric fan.
{Warning
Using a match near a battery can
cause battery gas to explode.
People have been hurt doing this,
and some have been blinded.
Use a flashlight if you need more
light.
Battery fluid contains acid that
can burn you. Do not get it on
you. If you accidentally get it in
your eyes or on your skin, flush
the place with water and get
medical help immediately.

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354 Service and Maintenance
Maintenance ScheduleAdditional RequiredServices - Severe
12 000 km/7,500 mi24 000 km/15,000 mi36 000 km/22,500 mi48 000 km/30,000 mi60 000 km/37,500 mi72 000 km/45,000 mi84 000 km/52,500 mi96 000 km/60,000 mi108 000 km/67,500 mi120 000 km/75,000 mi132 000 km/82,500 mi144 000 km/90,000 mi156 000 km/97,500 mi168 000 km/105,000 mi180 000 km/112,500 mi192 000 km/120,000 mi204 000 km/127,500 mi216 000 km/135,000 mi228 000 km/142,500 mi240 000 km/150,000 mi
Rotate tires and perform Required Services.Check engine oil level and oil life percentage.Change engine oil and filter, if needed.@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@
Replace passenger compartment air filter. (1)@@@@@@
Inspect evaporative control system. (2)@@@
Replace engine air cleaner filter. (3)@@@
Change automatic transmission fluid and filter.@@@
Change manual transmission fluid.@@@
Replace spark plugs. Inspect spark plug wires.@
Drain and fill engine cooling system. (4)@
Visually inspect accessory drive belts. (5)@
Replace rear axle fluid.@@@
Replace brake fluid. (6)
Footnotes—MaintenanceSchedule Additional RequiredServices - Severe
(1)Or every two years, whichevercomes first. More frequentpassenger compartment air filterreplacement may be needed ifdriving in areas with heavy traffic,
poor air quality, high dust levels,or environmental allergens.Passenger compartment air filterreplacement may also be needed ifthere is reduced airflow, windowfogging, or odors. Your GM dealercan help determine when to replacethe filter.
(2)Visually check all fuel and vaporlines and hoses for properattachment, connection, routing, andcondition.

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Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
UsageFluid/Lubricant
Automatic Transmission DEXRON®-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Engine Coolant 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL®Coolant.SeeEngine Coolant0281.
Engine Oil Engine oil meeting the dexos1™specification of the proper SAE viscositygrade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended. SeeEngine Oil0275.
Hood Latch Assembly, SecondaryLatch, Pivots, Spring Anchor, andRelease Pawl
Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. 89021668) or lubricant meetingrequirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB.
Hydraulic Brake/Clutch System DOT 4 Hydraulic Brake Fluid (GM Part No. 19299570).
Key Lock Cylinders, Hood and DoorHingesMulti-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241).
Manual Transmission Manual Transmission Fluid (GM Part No. 88861800).
Rear Axle Castrol SAF Carbon Modified SAE 75W/85 API GL5 Differential Oil (GMPart No. 92184900).
Weatherstrip Conditioning Weatherstrip Lubricant (GM Part No. 3634770) or Dielectric SiliconeGrease (GM Part No. 12345579).
Windshield Washer Automotive windshield washer fluid that meets regional freeze protectionrequirements.

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362 Technical Data
Vehicle Data
Capacities and Specifications
The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. SeeRecommended Fluids andLubricants0358.
ApplicationCapacities
Metric English
Air Conditioning Refrigerant For the air conditioning system refrigerant chargetype and amount, see the refrigerant label underthe hood. See your dealer for more information.
Engine Cooling System 10.5 L 11.0 qt
Engine Oil with Filter 7.6 L 8.0 qt
Fuel Tank 71 L 19 gal
Rear Axle Fluid 1.25 L 1.3 qt
Transmission Fluid (Pan Removal and Filter Replacement) 6.3 L 6.7 qt
Wheel Nut Torque 190Y140 lb ft
All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level, as recommended in thismanual. Recheck fluid level after filling.

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Index 389
Assistance Systems for
Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
Assistance Systems for
Parking and Backing . . . . . . . . . . 254
Audio
Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Automatic
Dimming Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Headlamp System . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
Transmission Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . 278
Automatic Transmission
Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Shift Lock Control Function
Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290
Axle, Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289
B
Backglass Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Battery
Power Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Voltage and Charging
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
Battery - North America . . . . 288, 335
Blade Replacement, Wiper . . . . . 291
Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Bluetooth Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Brake
Parking, Electric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242
System Warning Light . . . . . . . . 102
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287
Antilock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241
Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287
System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
Break-In, New Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . 229
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292
Headlamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293
High Intensity Discharge
(HID) Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293
License Plate Lamps . . . . . . . . . 293
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317
C
California
Fuel Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . 265
Perchlorate Materials
Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271
California
Proposition
65 Warning . . . . . . . . . .271, 288, 335
Capacities and
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 362
Carbon Monoxide
Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
Trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Caution, Danger, and Warning . . . . 2
Center Console Storage . . . . . . . . . 87
Chains, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321
Charging System Light . . . . . . . . . 100
Check
Malfunction Indicator
Engine Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Child Restraints
Infants and Young Children . . . . . 71
Lower Anchors and Tethers
for Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Older Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Securing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81, 83
Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Cleaning
Exterior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 338
Interior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343
Climate Control Systems
Dual Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Cluster, Instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Clutch, Hydraulic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279
Collision Damage Repair . . . . . . . 371

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Index 391
Driving (cont'd)
Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Wet Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Dual Automatic Climate
Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
E
Electric Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . 242
Electric Parking Brake Light . . . . 103
Electrical Equipment,
Add-On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
Electrical System
Engine Compartment Fuse
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295
Instrument Panel Fuse
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298
Overload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
Rear Compartment Fuse
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300
Emergency
OnStar®...................... 379
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279
Check and Service Engine
Soon Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Compartment Overview . . . . . . . 274
Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281
Engine (cont'd)
Coolant Temperature Gauge . . . . 98
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280
Cooling System Messages . . . .114
Drive Belt Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . 363
Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277
Oil Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115
Oil Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284
Power Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115
Running While Parked . . . . . . . . 236
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Event Data Recorders . . . . . . . . . . 376
Exit Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Extended Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
Extender, Safety Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . . 126
F
Features
Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Filter,
Engine Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . 279
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Flashers, Hazard Warning . . . . . . 127
Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322
Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329
Floor Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346
Fluid
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 278
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287
Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286
Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Forward Collision Alert
(FCA) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
Frequency Statement
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 374
Front Seats
Heated and Ventilated . . . . . . . . . . 49
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
Economy Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Filling a Portable Fuel
Container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
Foreign Countries . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . 106
Requirements, California . . . . . 265
System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . .115
Full-Size Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . 334
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295
Engine Compartment Fuse
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295

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Index 393
L
Labeling, Tire Sidewall . . . . . . . . . . 305
Lamps
Daytime Running (DRL) . . . . . . 127
Dome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Exterior Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
License Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293
Malfunction Indicator . . . . . . . . . 100
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116
On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Lane Departure
Warning (LDW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263
Lane Departure Warning
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
LATCH System
Replacing Parts after a
Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
LATCH, Lower Anchors and
Te t h e r s f o r C h i l d r e n . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 6
Lighting
Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Illumination Control . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Airbag Readiness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Lights (cont'd)
Antilock Brake System
(ABS) Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Brake System Warning . . . . . . . 102
Charging System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Door Ajar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Driver Mode Control . . . . . . . . . . 105
Electric Parking Brake . . . . . . . . 103
Engine Oil Pressure . . . . . . . . . . 106
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
High-Beam On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . 126
Lane Departure Warning . . . . . . 104
Low Fuel Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Safety Belt Reminders . . . . . . . . . . 98
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Service Electric Parking
Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Service Vehicle Soon . . . . . . . . . 102
StabiliTrak®OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Traction Control System
(TCS)/StabiliTrak®.......... 105
Traction Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Limited-Slip Rear Axle . . . . . . . . . . 251
Locks
Automatic Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Locks (cont'd)
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Power Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . . . 106
Low-Profile Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304
Lower Anchors and Tethers
for Children (LATCH
System) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Lumbar Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
M
Maintenance
Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360
Maintenance and Care
Additional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . 349
Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 358
Malfunction Indicator Lamp . . . . . 100
Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . 240
Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278
Map Data Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168