2017 CHEVROLET SS Owners Manual

Chevrolet SS Sedan Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S.-10122752) -2017 - crc - 8/31/16
16 In Brief
Climate Controls
The heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled withthis system.
1. Driver Temperature Control
2. AUTO (Automatic Operation)
3. Air Conditioning
4. Air Delivery Mode Controls
5. Front Defrost
6. ZONE
7. Passenger TemperatureControl
8. Rear Window Defogger
9. Fan Control
10. Recirculation
SeeDual Automatic Climate ControlSystem0210.
Transmission
Automatic Transmission
Sport Shift Mode
For Sport Shift mode, move the shiftlever to D (Drive), then push to theright.
While in Sport Shift mode, move theshift lever to the + (Plus) or✓(Minus) position to enable ActiveSelect mode. SeeAutomaticTr a n s m i s s i o n0236.

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Tap Shift®
Ta p S h i f t a l l o w s f o r m a n u a l c o n t r o lof the automatic transmission.Vehicles with this feature havecontrols on the back of the steeringwheel. Tap the left control todownshift, and the right control toupshift. A Driver Information Center(DIC) message indicates the gearthe vehicle is in. SeeManual Mode0238.
Vehicle Features
Steering Wheel Controls
Some audio functions can becontrolled through the steeringwheel controls.
b/g:Press to interact withBluetooth or voice recognition. SeeBluetooth0195orVoiceRecognition0189.
$/i:Press to decline anincoming call, or to end a currentcall. Press to silence the vehiclespeakers while using the
infotainment system. Press again toturn the sound on. Press to cancelvoice recognition.
_SRC^:Press to select an audiosource.
Use the thumbwheel to select thenext or previous favorite radiostation, MP3 track, USB track, andBluetooth Audio track.
Use_SRC to skip to the next song
or show using Pandora or Stitcher®.SeePandora Internet Radio0149orStitcher Internet Radio0153.
+x✓:Press + to increase the
volume. Press✓to decrease.
SeeSteering Wheel Controls091.

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Cruise Control
1:Press to turn the cruise controlsystem on and off. A white indicatorcomes on in the instrument clusterwhen cruise is turned on.
*:Press to disengage cruisecontrol without erasing the setspeed from memory.
RES/+ :If there is a set speed inmemory, move the thumbwheel upbriefly to resume to that speed orhold upwards to accelerate. If cruisecontrol is already active, use toincrease vehicle speed.
SET/✓:Move the thumbwheel downbriefly to set the speed and activatecruise control. If cruise control isalready active, use to decreasespeed.
SeeCruise Control0251.
Driver Information
Center (DIC)
The DIC display is in the center ofthe instrument cluster. It shows thestatus of many vehicle systems. Thecontrols for the DIC are on the turnsignal lever.
1.SET/CLR:Press to set,or press and hold to clear, themenu item displayed.
2.\:Use the band to scroll
through the items ineach menu.
3.MENU:Press to display theDIC menus. This button is alsoused to return to or exit the lastscreen displayed on the DIC.
SeeDriver Information Center (DIC)0108.
Forward Collision Alert
(FCA) System
If equipped, FCA may help avoid orreduce the harm caused byfront-end crashes. FCA provides a
green indicator,V,whenavehicle
is detected ahead. This indicatordisplays amber if you follow avehicle much too closely. Whenapproaching a vehicle ahead tooquickly, FCA provides a red flashingalert on the windshield and rapidlybeeps.
SeeForward Collision Alert (FCA)System0259.

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Lane Departure
Warning (LDW)
If equipped, LDW may help avoidunintentional lane departures atspeeds of 56 km/h (35 mph) orgreater. LDW uses a camera sensorto detect the lane markings. The
LDW light,@,isgreenifalane
marking is detected. If the vehicledeparts the lane without using a turnsignal in that direction, the light willchange to amber and flash. Inaddition, beeps will sound.
SeeLane Departure Warning (LDW)0263.
Side Blind Zone
Alert (SBZA)
If equipped, SBZA will detectmoving vehicles in the next laneover in the vehicle's side blind zonearea. When this happens, the SBZAdisplay will light up in thecorresponding outside side mirrorand will flash if the turn signal is on.
SeeSide Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)0261.
Rear Vision
Camera (RVC)
If equipped, RVC shows a view ofthe area behind the vehicle on theinfotainment display when thevehicle is shifted into R (Reverse) toaid with parking and low-speedbacking maneuvers.
SeeAssistance Systems for Parkingor Backing0254.
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
(RCTA) System
If equipped, the RCTA system usesatrianglewithanarrowontheinfotainment display to warn oftraffic behind your vehicle that maycross your vehicle's path while inR(Reverse). In addition, beeps willsound.
SeeAssistance Systems for Parkingor Backing0254.
Parking Assist
If equipped, Rear ParkingAssist (RPA) uses sensors on therear bumper to assist with parkingand avoiding objects while inR(Reverse). It operates at speedsless than 8 km/h (5 mph). RPA usesaudible beeps to provide distanceand system information.
The vehicle may also be equippedwith Front Parking Assist.
SeeAssistance Systems for Parkingor Backing0254.
Automatic Parking
Assist (APA)
If equipped, the APA system helpsto search for and maneuver thevehicle into parallel or perpendicularparking spots using automaticsteering, DIC displays, and beeps.When the vehicle speed is below
30 km/h (18 mph), pressOto
enable the system.
See“Automatic Parking Assist(APA)”underAssistance Systemsfor Parking or Backing0254.

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Power Outlets
The accessory power outlets can beused to plug in electrical equipment,such as a cell phone or MP3 player.
The vehicle has an accessorypower outlet on the center stack andinside the center console storage.
To u s e t h e o u t l e t , t h e i g n i t i o n m u s tbe in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY. Remove the cover toaccess the outlet and replace whennot in use.
SeePower Outlets094.
Sunroof
If equipped, the sunroof switchesare on the overhead console. Theignition must be in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY, or in RetainedAccessory Power (RAP) to operatethe sunroof. SeeIgnition Positions0229andRetained AccessoryPower (RAP)0232.
Open/Close :Press and hold therear or front of the switch (1) toopen or close the sunroof. Thesunshade automatically opens withthe sunroof, but must be closedmanually.
Express-Open :Press and releasethe rear of the switch (1) toexpress-open the sunroof.
Vent/Close :Press and hold therear of the switch (2) to vent thesunroof. Press and hold the front ofthe switch (2) to close.
The sunroof cannot be opened orclosed if the vehicle has anelectrical failure.
SeeSunroof042.

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Performance and
Maintenance
Traction Control/
Electronic Stability
Control
The traction control system limitswheel spin. The system turns onautomatically every time the vehicleis started.
The StabiliTrak system assists withdirectional control of the vehicle indifficult driving conditions. Thesystem turns on automatically everytime the vehicle is started.
.To t u r n o f f t r a c t i o n c o n t r o l , p r e s s
and releasegon the center
console.iilluminates in the
instrument cluster.
.Press and releasegagain to
turn on traction control.
.To t u r n o f f b o t h t r a c t i o n c o n t r o land StabiliTrak, press and
holdgon the center console,
untiliandgilluminate in the
instrument cluster.
.Press and releasegagain to
turn on both systems.
SeeTr a c t i o n C o n t r o l / E l e c t r o n i cStability Control0245.
Tire Pressure Monitor
This vehicle may have a TirePressure Monitor System (TPMS).
The low tire pressure warning lightalerts to a significant loss inpressure of one of the vehicle'stires. If the warning light comes on,stop as soon as possible and inflatethe tires to the recommendedpressure shown on the Tire and
Loading Information label. SeeVehicle Load Limits0226.Thewarning light will remain on until thetire pressure is corrected.
The low tire pressure warning lightmay come on in cool weather whenthe vehicle is first started, and thenturn off as the vehicle is driven. Thismay be an early indicator that thetire pressures are getting low andthe tires need to be inflated to theproper pressure.
The TPMS does not replace normalmonthly tire maintenance. Maintainthe correct tire pressures.
SeeTire Pressure Monitor System0311.

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22 In Brief
Fuel
Premium Recommended Fuel
Use premium 93 octane unleadedgasoline in your vehicle. Unleadedgasoline with an octane rating aslow as 87 may be used, but it willreduce performance and fueleconomy. SeeFuel0264.
E85 or FlexFuel
No E85 or FlexFuel
Gasoline-ethanol fuel blends greaterthan E15 (15% ethanol by volume),such as E85, cannot be used in thisvehicle.
Engine Oil Life System
The engine oil life system calculatesengine oil life based on vehicle useand displays the CHANGE ENGINEOIL SOON message when it is timeto change the engine oil and filter.The oil life system should be resetto 100% only following an oilchange.
Resetting the Oil Life System
1. Display the REMAINING OILLIFE on the DIC. SeeDriverInformation Center (DIC)0108.
2. Press and hold SET/CLR onthe DIC while the Oil Lifedisplay is active. The oil life willchange to 100%.
The oil life system can also be resetas follows:
1. Display the REMAINING OILLIFE on the DIC. SeeDriverInformation Center (DIC)0108.
2. Fully press and release theaccelerator pedal three timeswithin five seconds.
SeeEngine Oil Life System0277.
Driving for Better Fuel
Economy
Driving habits can affect fuelmileage. Here are some driving tipsto get the best fuel economypossible.
.Avoid fast starts and acceleratesmoothly.
.Brake gradually and avoidabrupt stops.
.Avoid idling the engine for longperiods of time.
.When road and weatherconditions are appropriate, usecruise control.
.Always follow posted speedlimits or drive more slowly whenconditions require.
.Keep vehicle tires properlyinflated.
.Combine several trips into asingle trip.
.Replace the vehicle's tires withthe same TPC Spec numbermolded into the tire's sidewallnear the size.

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.Follow recommended scheduledmaintenance.
Battery
The battery is located in the trunk,behind a trim panel, on the driverside. When it is time for a newbattery, see your dealer for one thathas the replacement number shownon the original battery's label.
SeeBattery - North America0288.
Roadside Assistance
Program
U.S.: 1-800-243-8872
TTY Users (U.S. Only):1-888-889-2438
Canada: 1-800-268-6800
New Chevrolet owners areautomatically enrolled in theRoadside Assistance Program.
SeeRoadside Assistance Program0368.